Absence and attainment in primary schools in 2023
We examine the relationship between absence and attainment at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 using data from 2023.
We examine the relationship between absence and attainment at Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 using data from 2023.
Official figures show a worrying increase in the disadvantage gap index since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. We look into the changes in more detail.
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.
We look at how many pupils were educated off-site, dual-registered and absent due to exclusion in the week ending 8th October 2021
An overview of persistent absence in primary schools so far this year compared to 2019/20 and 2020/21
Changes to free school meal eligibility could well have consequences for how we measure the attainment gap and allocate Pupil Premium funding over the next few years
The school roll in London is falling. But it's not just because pupils are leaving.
Key Stage 2 tests have been accused of causing children stress. But what does the evidence say?
The gap doesn't appear to change much although it is inconclusive based on this evidence whether it widens slightly or narrows slightly.