Grading severity at Key Stage 4 in 2024
A new edition of our occasional series examining how pupils' grades in different subjects at Key Stage 4 differ to those they achieve in GCSE English language and maths
Report – Understanding trends in the study of economics
A report investigating the number and rate of students entering qualifications in economics at each of Key Stage 4 (GCSEs), Key Stage 5 (A-levels) and first degree level between 2011/12 and 2022/23.
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.
Qualification entry patterns at the end of the EBacc era
The number of non-EBacc qualifications entered by pupils at the end of Key Stage 4 has been steadily falling since 2015
Five things to look out for on GCSE results day
GCSE results are out on Thursday. We'll be posting analysis on the day, but in the meantime here are some things we'll be looking out for on the day.
How has access to creative subjects changed over time?
We look at the proportion of schools where no pupils are entered for qualifications in creative subjects (art, music and performing arts), and see how this varies over time and by school characteristics
Differences in school performance are local not regional (mostly)
The north/south divide in school performance is mostly a distraction. Most of the variation in school performance is very local, between nearby schools.
GCSE results 2023: The main trends in grades and entries
Our round up of everything you need to know about this year's GCSE results
How grading severity varies by pupil characteristics
We examine how differences in grading between different subjects varies by three key pupil characteristics, gender, disadvantage and prior attainment