The relationship between Progress 8 and inspection outcomes
Both inspection outcomes and Progress 8 scores are imperfect proxies of school quality. We examine how strongly they are related.
Has peak PISA passed? A look at the attention results from international assessments receive
Once upon a time PISA was all the rage. But is it receiving less attention now than it used to?
Could there be demand for more post-16 maths?
We examine how many young people enter qualifications in maths post-16
Which subjects do high attaining pupils go on to study at Key Stage 5?
We explore the KS5 subject choices of pupils who get top grades across all of the EBacc subject areas at GCSE
What happens to permanently excluded pupils?
We examine the destinations of pupils who experience permanent exclusion
The long(er)-term impact of long-term disadvantage at school
A round-up of the key points from our report to the Northern Powerhouse Partnership on long-term disadvantage
Autumn term absence round-up
We bring you the latest insights from Attendance Tracker, and summarise the picture across (almost) the whole of Autumn Term
How much does prior attainment in English and maths vary by Key Stage 5 subject choice?
We investigate the Key Stage 5 subject choices associated with the highest - and the lowest - prior attainment.
Weekday attendance analysis: a new report for schools
We bring you some of the highlights from a new special report available in Attendance Tracker