The rise of STEAM revisited
We investigate trends in students choosing a combination of STEM and arts subjects at A-Level.
The relationship between absence in Year 6 and Year 7
We aim to provide secondary schools with some guidelines about what level of pupil attendance in Year 6 may be cause for concern in their incoming Year 7 cohorts.
The educational outcomes of disadvantaged White pupils
We look at how attainment at KS4, persistent absence, suspensions and permanent exclusions for disadvantaged White pupils compare to those of other groups.
Proxies of Progress 8
As there will be no Progress 8 measures this summer, we look at a few options for calculating proxy scores instead
Webinars: The main trends in grades and entries for this summer’s exam results
Don't miss our results day webinars, where we will bring you everything you need to know about the main trends in grade and entries.
How can we evaluate the impact of RISE teams?
RISE teams are the government's new school improvement taskforce. We look at how their work in targeted intervention schools might be evaluated.
Three options for reflecting pupil movements in Key Stage 4 performance measures: Part two
In this second part we calculate some alternative performance indicators that reflect pupil mobility
Three options for reflecting pupil movements in Key Stage 4 performance measures: Part one
We set the scene for measuring pupil mobility alongside secondary school performance indicators and examine how many pupils change schools between Year 7 and Year 11.
Who gets study leave in Year 11?
In response to a reader request, we look at how consistently study leave has been granted to Year 11 pupils taking public exams this year