Intersectionality and Key Stage 5 subject choice
We look at how likely pupils are to progress to study A-Levels, broken down by gender, ethnicity and level of disadvantage.
Socio-economic differences in self-harm (resulting in hospital admission) amongst high achieving children
We present findings from new research into differences in hospital contacts made by young people from different socio-economic backgrounds with different levels of academic achievement.
School outcomes of “bright” 5-year-olds from poor backgrounds
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.
Attendance of disadvantaged pupils in disadvantaged secondary schools
Absence is high, particularly among disadvantaged pupils. Here we see whether their absence has any relationship with the disadvantage level of their schools.
How many pupils are at risk of falling below the proposed new thresholds for attendance?
Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN, particularly secondary-age pupils, are at greater risk of falling below the proposed threshold
The characteristics of pupils who attend Alternative Provision schools
We examine the characteristics of pupils on roll in AP schools, distinguishing between those with current/ main registrations and those with subsidiary registrations