A quick overview of FFT estimates for primary schools
We discuss where primary FFT estimates come from, and look at some of their uses and limitations
The relationship between month of birth, exclusions and identification of special educational needs
Pupils born in the summer are more likely to be identified as having special educational needs and disadabilities but are also (slightly) less likely to be excluded or suspended.
Absence in the first half term of 2022/23
There are early signs of an improvement in attendance in primary and secondary schools this year
Schools Like Yours – Updated for 2022
We have updated our Schools Like Yours tool with the most recent published datasets, including Key Stage 4 data for 2022
The incidence of special educational needs since the introduction of the new Code of Practice
We look at how identification of SEN has changed since the introduction of the new SEN code of practice in September 2014
Key Stage 2 2022: How things have changed for schools and regions
Attainment in maths fell between 2019 and 2022. There are suggestions from data collected so far that some regions have been slightly more affected than others.
Key Stage 2 2022: How have things changed since 2019?
Attainment in maths and writing at Key Stage 2 was lower in 2022 than pre-pandemic. We take a look at the size of the changes.
Attainment at Key Stage 1 following the pandemic
We take an early look at how attainment at Key Stage 1 has changed between 2019 and 2022
How many pupils fall below the proposed national thresholds for legal intervention due to absence?
The government proposed new national thresholds for legal intervention due to absence from school last week. We take a look at how many pupils would have been affected in the Spring term if they had been in place.