Investigating managed moves part two
In this second and final part, we examine the Key Stage 4 outcomes of pupils who we think have probably experienced a managed move
Changes in schools’ Progress 8 scores over time
A look at how the Progress 8 scores of schools have changed since the measure was introduced, including breakdowns by region, school type, and school-level disadvantage
Exclusion and suspension rates in Autumn and Spring term 2023/24
Based on our analysis of attendance registers, rates of exclusions and suspensions in autumn and spring terms 2023/24 were higher than last year
Languages are still harshly graded at GCSE
On average, pupils tend to achieve almost a grade lower in French, German and Spanish compared to English and maths
Post-16 pathways to employment for lower attaining pupils: are they working?
A report tracking the post-16 pathways taken by pupils who did not achieve grade 4/C in GCSE English and maths into the labour market.
How many pupils are at risk of falling below the proposed new thresholds for attendance?
Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEN, particularly secondary-age pupils, are at greater risk of falling below the proposed threshold
The continuing rise in suspensions and exclusions
Our analysis of schools' attendance registers suggests there was an increase in absence due to suspension or exclusion in the Autumn term 2023/24
Do EHC Plans prevent exclusions?
Summer born pupils are more likely to have EHC plans than Autumn born pupils. We look at whether this fact could be used to explore the relationship between EHC plans and exclusions.
How schools’ inspection outcomes changed under Amanda Spielman
More schools are now judged good than in 2017 although fewer are judged outstanding