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.
The north/south divide in school performance is mostly a distraction. Most of the variation in school performance is very local, between nearby schools.
Examining the growing attainment gap between London and the rest of the country
It's difficult to fairly compare academies and LA schools. But we've given it a go.
Labour have announced plans to include a "slot" for a creative or vocational subject in Progress 8. We investigate the possible impact.
We show the correlation between pupil absence in Years 10 and 11 and Progress 8 scores and explore how this relates to the disadvantage gap
As Key Stage 1 assessments were cancelled in 2020 (and 2021) due to COVID, Key Stage 2 progress measures cannot be calculated next year (or in 2025). We look at options for alternative measures.
We look at trends in the size of MATs over the last five years.
Ofsted argue that inspections support school choice. But can this be true if some schools haven't been inspected for several years?
This post is the last in a five part series on Ofsted inspections.