What impact will Ofqual’s chosen grading system in 2022 have?
Ofqual have decided on a stepped return to pre-pandemic grade distributions. We take a look at what that might mean in practice.
What might a minimum entry threshold for higher education look like?
We present some data on achievement in A-levels and equivalent that might be useful to those thinking about a minimum entry threshold to higher education.
Key Stage 4 Results 2021: Looking behind the averages
Key Stage 4 results increased in 2020 and again in 2021. But was this true for all schools?
Do Key Stage 2 tests negatively affect children’s wellbeing?
Key Stage 2 tests have been accused of causing children stress. But what does the evidence say?
Which A-Level subjects have the best (and worst) gender balance?
We explore trends in gender balance over the last five years.
What’s behind the increasing attainment gap between independent and state schools?
A higher percentage of GCSE entries were awarded grade 7 or above this year, particularly in independent schools. We look at why this might have happened.
GCSE Results 2021: Has this year’s grading system impacted some more than others?
We bring you the highlights of Ofqual's report into the equalities impact of this year's GCSE grading system.
GCSE results 2021: Why are Maths and English entries from older pupils down this year?
Entries from pupils aged 17 or above are down by 18.6% in English and 8.6% in maths
GCSE results 2021: The main trends in grades and entries
Grades have increased in some subjects