Persistent absence in Welsh secondary schools by pupil group
To mark the release of persistent absence analysis by pupil group for Welsh schools in Attendance Tracker, we take a look at some patterns from last year's data
The increase in the number of pupils taught out of year group
The number of pupils taught out of year group has been increasing in recent years, with the increase appearing to have started prior to the pandemic
Were PISA reading scores in Wales as bad as they first seemed?
When the PISA results came out on Tuesday, Wales got a bit of a hammering. But it might not quite be as bad as it first seems.
Progress 5: A performance indicator for AP and special schools
Alternative Provision (AP) schools and special schools are poorly served by the current published measures of pupil attainment at the end of Key Stage 4. We suggest some measures that we think better reflect the qualifications entered by pupils at these types of school.
Four things to look out for when the PISA results are released
Our round-up of what to expect when PISA results come out next week
Who are alternative provision schools for?
State-funded alternative provision (AP) schools are often thought of as schools for excluded pupils but fewer than half of pupils on roll have been.
Where do pupils go after permanent exclusion?
Less than half of pupils of compulsory school age in 2022/23 who had previously been permanently excluded were enrolled at state-funded mainstream or special schools.
How much influence do trusts have over Key Stage 4 subject choice?
We look at how much Key Stage 4 subject choice varies by trust.
Are pupils who live further away from their school absent more often?
Pupils who live furthest away from their school, particularly disadvantaged pupils, tend to be absent slightly more often than other pupils