Are A-Level entry requirements higher for some subjects than others?
We try to make some deductions about the entry requirements for A-Level subjects based on the data held in the NPD.
By how much does attainment vary from term to term among pupils in primary schools?
Many primary schools use termly standardised tests. We take a look at how much pupils' scores change from term to term.
How does KS5 subject choice vary by gender and prior attainment?
We look at how the prior attainment of male and female students compares across different KS5 subjects
Which subjects do high attaining pupils go on to study at Key Stage 5?
We explore the KS5 subject choices of pupils who get top grades across all of the EBacc subject areas at GCSE
How much does prior attainment in English and maths vary by Key Stage 5 subject choice?
We investigate the Key Stage 5 subject choices associated with the highest - and the lowest - prior attainment.
A quick overview of FFT estimates for secondary schools
We discuss where secondary FFT estimates come from, and look at some of their uses and limitations
A quick overview of FFT estimates for primary schools
We discuss where primary FFT estimates come from, and look at some of their uses and limitations
The rise of STEAM
How many students choose to study both arts and STEM subjects at Key Stage 5?
Key Stage 4 2022: The national picture
In the second part of a two-part post, we look at what the latest Key Stage 4 data tells us about the national picture.