Narrowing the curriculum: How widespread are mass entry policies?
A look at whether large-scale use of applied ICT and sports science qualifications, among others, is common
Are mental health problems among teachers on the rise?
More teachers are reporting mental health problems – but wellbeing may not have changed
It’s grim up north (yet again)
Are schools in the north and the Midlands failing their pupils as is claimed?
Are we looking in the wrong place to improve attainment?
Why policies aimed at select schools might not be the best way to close attainment gaps
The equivalence of A-Levels and reformed BTECs
What does equivalence look like following changes to vocational qualifications?
Managed moves vs permanent exclusions: Do outcomes differ?
Outcomes for pupils who experience either are poor – but there do appear to be some differences between the two types of move
Schools Like Yours: Now with 2019 data for primary schools and special schools
An update to our popular similar schools tool
Primary school league tables 2019: Are there some schools where boys are making better progress in reading than girls?
Yes - though there are fewer than 300 schools where this seems to be the case consistently.
Primary MAT league tables 2019: Comparing reading, writing and maths progress scores
What can we learn from the spread of results?