Previously outstanding secondary schools
104 previously outstanding secondary schools were re-inspected last year- and just 25% kept their outstanding rating.
Special schools and academisation
We explore the data on special schools, academisation and MATs.
Understanding what makes some schools stressful places to work
The headline findings from new research into why some schools are more stressful workplaces than others.
A quick overview of FFT estimates for secondary schools
We discuss where secondary FFT estimates come from, and look at some of their uses and limitations
A quick overview of FFT estimates for primary schools
We discuss where primary FFT estimates come from, and look at some of their uses and limitations
The rise of STEAM
How many students choose to study both arts and STEM subjects at Key Stage 5?
The relationship between schools’ Progress 8 scores and the number of qualifications their pupils enter
Progress 8 scores are positively correlated with the average number of entries in GCSEs and other approved qualifications. We dig into the relationship in more detail.
Ten things we’ve learned about teachers’ anxiety about work during the pandemic
John Jerrim presents the headline findings from new research on teachers' anxiety about work
The relationship between month of birth, exclusions and identification of special educational needs
Pupils born in the summer are more likely to be identified as having special educational needs and disadabilities but are also (slightly) less likely to be excluded or suspended.