Which A-Level subjects have the best (and worst) gender balance?
We explore trends in gender balance over the last five years.
Investigating alternative provision: Part two
The second part of a two-part blogpost examining the characteristics and outcomes of pupils who experience alternative provision.
Investigating alternative provision: Part one
Part one of a two-part blogpost examining the characteristics and outcomes of pupils who experience alternative provision.
Has the Key Stage 4 disadvantage gap widened this year?
Provisional analysis using data from 1,200 secondary schools suggests that the gap widened slightly in 2021.
Secondary school absences rise to highest levels this year with the North and Midlands hardest hit
Absences last week exceeded the previous high seen in the run-up to Christmas. The North East remains worst affected.
COVID cases and secondary school absence surge in the North East
Absences this week are high and increasing, particularly in the North East.
How much school did Year 11 miss this year?
Year 11 pupils have missed more school this year than any other year group. How will this affect their GCSE grades this summer?
The overlap between social care, special educational needs and alternative provision: Part two
The majority of pupils in AP have been identified as having SEN and / or been referred to social services during their school career
The overlap between social care, special educational needs and alternative provision: Part one
How many pupils have been referred to social services, identified as having SEN and / or attended alternative provision?