The effect of GCSE reforms: Have they widened the disadvantage gap? Not much, it turns out. By Dave Thomson and Simon Burgess|2019-12-04T14:55:31+00:005th December 2019|Exams and assessment| Read More
The effect of GCSE reforms: How have they affected long-term disadvantaged pupils? The attainment gap has widened slightly. By Dave Thomson|2019-12-05T06:44:43+00:005th December 2019|Exams and assessment| Read More
How do GCSE grades relate to PISA scores? Exploring the link between international test scores and KS4 results By John Jerrim|2019-09-05T15:33:40+01:0029th October 2019|International studies| Read More
Key Stage 4 performance tables 2018: The impact of 9-1 grades and the removal of ECDL Analysing what effect 9-1 grades have had on Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores By Dave Thomson|2019-01-25T10:12:29+00:0024th January 2019|Exams and assessment, School accountability| Read More
Are IGCSEs easier than GCSEs? Looking into claims that GCSE reforms have favoured pupils in independent schools. By Dave Thomson|2019-01-09T17:13:47+00:004th January 2019|Exams and assessment| Read More
Reformed GCSEs – are they disadvantaging the disadvantaged? Data from FFT Aspire's Key Stage 4 Early Results Service suggests they may be. By Mike Treadaway|2018-09-27T11:10:14+01:0021st September 2018|Exams and assessment| Read More
GCSE results 2018: How many grade 9s were awarded in the newly reformed subjects? A look at the grades awarded at the top end of the scale. By Dave Thomson|2018-09-05T11:21:38+01:0023rd August 2018|Exams and assessment| Read More
GCSE results 2018: The main trends in entries and grades Our first look at this year’s data. By Philip Nye|2018-09-27T17:08:46+01:0023rd August 2018|Exams and assessment, School accountability| Read More
GCSE results 2018: How widespread is early entry in English language and English literature? The second of two preview posts ahead of this year's GCSE results day. By Dave Thomson|2018-09-25T16:06:44+01:0021st August 2018|Exams and assessment, School accountability, School improvement| Read More