Languages were less harshly graded at GCSE this year, but there is still some way to go
GCSEs in modern foreign languages have historically been severely graded. We look to see if anything has changed with the introduction of new specifications.
GCSE and Level 1/2 results 2026: The main trends in grades and entries
Our round up of everything you need to know about the 2026 results.
Five things to look out for on GCSE results day
Our usual round-up of everything we'll be looking out for on GCSE results day 2026
A-Level, T-Level and other Level 3 results 2026: The main trends in grades and entries
Our round up of everything you need to know about the 2026 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 2026.
Halving the disadvantage gap
Quantifying the level of challenge in the Government's twin ambitions of raising Key Stage 4 attainment overall and halving the disadvantage gap
Primary school teachers matter for learning, but may have little impact on attendance
The findings from new research suggest that there are strong teacher effects on attainment in maths and reading at primary, but not necessarily on attendance.
Intersectionality and modern foreign languages at Key Stage 5
We look at the numbers of students studying modern foreign languages at A-Level by gender, ethnicity and disadvantage.
What genetics can (and can’t) tell us about educational inequality
Recent research allows us to ask new questions about how children differ in their educational development and what this does – and does not - mean for schools.