The Importance of Early Literacy
We look at how attainment in GCSE English is related to attainment at Key Stage 1 and demographic characteristics
How can the government’s target of 90% of pupils achieving the expected standards at Key Stage 2 be achieved?
The government has announced a target of 90% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 by 2030. We look into the attainment and characteristics of pupils below this standard in 2019.
Do Key Stage 2 tests negatively affect children’s wellbeing?
Key Stage 2 tests have been accused of causing children stress. But what does the evidence say?
Do primary schools close the attainment gap for disadvantaged pupils?
The gap doesn't appear to change much although it is inconclusive based on this evidence whether it widens slightly or narrows slightly.
Report – All models are wrong, some of these might be useful
Options for adjusting school value-added indicators for context