Does taking A-Level maths improve your grades in physics and computer science?
We compare the A-Level results of students who take A-Level maths and those who don't. We also look at the severity of grading in A-Level physics while we're at it.
Is A level maths a requirement for A level physics and computer science?
The vast majority of students who enter A level physics (and computer science) also enter A level maths
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.
GCSE results 2021: Why are Maths and English entries from older pupils down this year?
Entries from pupils aged 17 or above are down by 18.6% in English and 8.6% in maths
Report – School accountability and fairness: Does ‘Progress 8’ encourage schools to work more equitably?
Read new research exploring the impact that the introduction of Progress 8 had on schools' priorities
School accountability and fairness: Does ‘Progress 8’ encourage schools to work more equitably?
The change in headline KS4 accountability measure saw the results of pupils with lower attainment increase, new research suggests
The GCSE attainment of black Caribbean pupils is falling
Exploring why attainment for this group remains low, especially in maths
GCSE results 2020: A look at the grades proposed by schools
The GCSE grades that schools have proposed appear to be some way above those awarded last year
GCSE results in English and maths: Whatever approach is taken, here is how it should be validated
The National Reference Test could help validate the grades that will be awarded