Attainment at Key Stage 1 following the pandemic
We take an early look at how attainment at Key Stage 1 has changed between 2019 and 2022
Why were GCSE grades in independent schools so high during the pandemic?
The attainment gap between independent and state schools has widened more than ever since the start of the pandemic.
Attainment 8 in 2022
This year, Attainment 8 will (once again) be calculated differently to previous years. We look at this impact this might have.
Do teenagers who feel anxious about testing achieve worse GCSE grades?
We round up the key points from new research investigating whether GCSE grades are lower amongst pupils who suffer from high levels of test anxiety.
Does taking A-Level maths improve your grades in physics and computer science?
We compare the A-Level results of students who take A-Level maths and those who don't. We also look at the severity of grading in A-Level physics while we're at it.
Is there is a link between Year 11 pupils’ wellbeing and their GCSE grades?
We bring you the headline results from new research on the impact of wellbeing on academic attainment.
Do disadvantaged students choose different subjects from their peers at Key Stage 5?
We look at the routes that disadvantaged students take at Key Stage 5 and the individual subjects that they choose
Does it matter if you don’t get a C (or 4) grade in GCSE mathematics?
We look at the long term effects of missing out on a C/4 grade, including future educational outcomes, job prospects and overall life satisfaction.
How does A-Level subject choice vary around the country?
A question of geography, not demography