Contextualising attainment without Key Stage 2 baselines
We talk you through some new measures in FFT Aspire, designed to make sense of Key Stage 4 attainment in the absence of Key Stage 2 data.
Who might take the new V-Levels?
We look at the routes students are currently taking through post-16 education and what this can tell us about the students who might take V-Levels in the future.
Why designing the Year 8 diagnostic maths test might be harder than you think
We explore the technical and design challenges of creating genuinely useful diagnostic tests.
How much does KS2 maths attainment vary by national curriculum area?
We bring you the highlights from Nuffield-funded research into Key Stage 2 mathematics sub-domain scores - and whether it is possible to produce scores that are genuinely useful to teachers and schools.
What will it take to meet the government’s ambition for 90% of pupils to achieve the expected standard in Year 1 phonics?
80% of pupils currently achieve the phonics standard by the end of Year 1. We look at how challenging it will be to reach 90%.
What will be the impact of the Curriculum and Assessment Review on subject take-up at Key Stage 4?
With the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review imminent, we look at the extent to which schools offer different subjects at Key Stage 4, and how entry patterns have been changing in the last few years
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.
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