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.
The educational outcomes of disadvantaged White pupils
We look at how attainment at KS4, persistent absence, suspensions and permanent exclusions for disadvantaged White pupils compare to those of other groups.
Has there really been an exodus of pupils from independent schools?
Pupil numbers in independent schools fell between January 2024 and January 2025. But this does not necessarily mean that pupils left.
Intersectionality and STEM subjects at Key Stage 5
We look at the numbers of students studying STEM subjects by gender, ethnicity and disadvantage.
School absences, exclusions and crime amongst high-achieving children from disadvantaged backgrounds
Highlights from new research into high-achieving children from disadvantaged backgrounds, focusing on school absences, exclusions and cautions/sentences from the police.
Understanding trends in the study of economics
We look at trends over the last ten years at GCSE, A-Level and first degree level, focusing in on the school and pupil characteristics that are most – and least – associated with studying economics.
How did the gender gap in top GCSE grades change during the pandemic?
A subject-by-subject breakdown of gender gaps before, during and after the pandemic.
The rise of teenage girls feeling unsafe at school
We look at data from the TIMSS study that shows a sharp rise in the proportion of young people who don’t feel safe at school.
Pathways into low attainment at Key Stage 4
We use latent class analysis to gain insights into low attaining Key Stage 4 pupils in England.