An early look at pupils who did not achieve the basics last year
Based on data from 1,500 secondary schools, we take an early look at the pupils who did not achieve a standard pass in English and maths GCSE.
Usage of new attendance codes: An update
New statutory guidance for schools in relation to recording and managing attendance (and absence) came into effect in September last year. We take a look at the use of codes to record absences in attendance registers.
Exclusions and suspensions in 2024/25
An update to our regular series using attendance data to gauge the rate of exclusion and suspension in the whole of the 2024/25 academic year
Calculating a Key Stage 4 progress measure using CAT4 in place of Key Stage 2
There will be no official Progress 8 measures this year due to the cancellation of Key Stage 2 tests in 2020. However, we have produced an alternative measure using CAT4 scores as a baseline.
GCSE results 2025: The main trends in grades and entries
Our round-up of everything you need to know about this year's GCSE results.
Five things to look out for on GCSE results day
Our usual round-up of what to expect from GCSE results day
A-Level, T-Level and other Level 3 results 2025: The main trends in grades and entries
Our round up of everything you need to know about this year's results
Five things to look out for on results day for A-Levels, T-Levels and other Level 3 qualifications
Our usual round-up of everything we'll be looking out for on results day 2025.
Did raising the participation age lead to increased post-16 participation?
To mark ten years since the participation age was raised in England, we evaluate its impact