The disadvantage gap at Key Stage 2 in 2024
We use data from schools who participated in this year's KS2 Early Results Service to explore how attainment varied by disadvantage this year
We use data from schools who participated in this year's KS2 Early Results Service to explore how attainment varied by disadvantage this year
The rate at which pupils are obtaining EHC plans has been growing at a faster rate in recent years, particularly among older (secondary-age) pupils
Children with neurodisabilities make up 3.8% of the primary school population in England, but their educational outcomes are understudied. This post looks at what the data tells us about where more support is needed.
New research suggests that during primary school “bright” 5-year-olds from poor backgrounds keep pace academically with their equally bright but rich peers. But gaps open up in secondary school.
Disadvantaged pupils see their absence rates increase by more than their non-disadvantaged peers on transition from Year 6 to Year 7. We use Attendance Tracker data to investigate why.
According to official statistics, there are fewer pupils in AP schools than pre-pandemic. Yet reports in the media suggests they are struggling to meet demand. We look into this in more detail.
Pupils in single sex schools get better grades, on average, than those in mixed schools . We look into why this might be.
Based on our analysis of attendance registers, rates of exclusions and suspensions in autumn and spring terms 2023/24 were higher than last year
The highlights from a newly published report into the secondary school outcomes of pupils who were excluded during primary school. The research was conducted by Datalab on behalf of the charity Chance UK.