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
The increase in the number of pupils taught out of year group
The number of pupils taught out of year group has been increasing in recent years, with the increase appearing to have started prior to the pandemic
Who are alternative provision schools for?
State-funded alternative provision (AP) schools are often thought of as schools for excluded pupils but fewer than half of pupils on roll have been.
Where do pupils go after permanent exclusion?
Less than half of pupils of compulsory school age in 2022/23 who had previously been permanently excluded were enrolled at state-funded mainstream or special schools.
Are pupils who live further away from their school absent more often?
Pupils who live furthest away from their school, particularly disadvantaged pupils, tend to be absent slightly more often than other pupils
Differences in school performance are local not regional (mostly)
The north/south divide in school performance is mostly a distraction. Most of the variation in school performance is very local, between nearby schools.
Risk factors of secondary school exclusion
Pupils with a history of exclusion or suspension at primary school, a history of involvement with social services and a history of disadvantage are at greatest risk of exclusion during secondary school