Two things to bear in mind when looking at new exclusions data
It’s worth digging under the surface of these latest figures
The Curious Case of the Year 11 Summer Returners
Does this highlight a loophole in performance table rules, or something else?
Exploring MAT Ofsted ratings
There is considerable variation in performance, as measured by inspection judgments
Crying Wolf? Part two
What impact did Wolf review reforms have on post-16 choices and attainment?
Crying Wolf? Part one
What impact did Wolf review reforms have on exam entries and attainment?
Progress 8 scores for most schools aren’t that different
How tiny changes in P8 scores sometimes lead to large changes in rank.
Progress 8 for pupils with SEN: Are P8 scores really that low?
Unpicking Progress 8 scores for pupils with statements or education, health and care plans
Secondary MAT league tables 2018: A first look at year-on-year performance
Including the impact of a change to performance measures, and a look at MAT disadvantage figures
Key Stage 4 performance tables 2018: The impact of 9-1 grades and the removal of ECDL
Analysing what effect 9-1 grades have had on Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores