Do schools that employ an Ofsted inspector get better inspection grades?
All the key points from new research into whether schools that employ an Ofsted inspector have an advantage in inspections
Differences in school performance are local not regional (mostly)
The north/south divide in school performance is mostly a distraction. Most of the variation in school performance is very local, between nearby schools.
Risk factors of secondary school exclusion
Pupils with a history of exclusion or suspension at primary school, a history of involvement with social services and a history of disadvantage are at greatest risk of exclusion during secondary school
How does performance in single sex and mixed schools compare subject-by-subject?
We investigate whether pupils in single sex schools do relatively well in some subjects compared to their peers in mixed schools
Did exclusions and suspensions increase in 2022/23?
Analysis of schools' attendance registers for 2022/23 suggests there has been an increase in absence due to exclusion / suspension (code E), particularly in Years 9 and 10.
Why are alternative provision schools so full?
Official statistics under-report the number of young people placed in Alternative Provision schools
September absence round-up
Absence this year appears to have increased compared to last year in secondary schools in most regions and in primary schools in the north of England.
Will universal primary free school meals help to reduce absence?
Some local authorities have provided universal free school meals for pupils in their schools for some time. We look at whether this had any impact on reducing absence
Early literacy skills and long(er) term outcomes: part two
We investigate the link between early literacy skills and longer-term outcomes, such as studying for a degree or being employed