Understanding trends in the study of economics
We look at trends over the last ten years at GCSE, A-Level and first degree level, focusing in on the school and pupil characteristics that are most – and least – associated with studying economics.
The schools that send no pupils on to A-Levels in the EBacc subjects (and a few others)
We look at the proportion of schools who send no pupils on to study various subjects at A-Level, broken down by gender.
Intersectionality and Key Stage 5 subject choice
We look at how likely pupils are to progress to study A-Levels, broken down by gender, ethnicity and level of disadvantage.
How much influence do trusts have over Key Stage 4 subject choice?
We look at how much Key Stage 4 subject choice varies by trust.
Which are the most popular Key Stage 5 subjects by ethnicity?
We look at the most - and least - popular Key Stage 5 subjects by ethnicity
How does performance in single sex and mixed schools compare subject-by-subject?
We investigate whether pupils in single sex schools do relatively well in some subjects compared to their peers in mixed schools
Why are girls in single sex schools more likely to choose A-Level physics?
We investigate whether the higher rate of progression is really anything to do with the single sex environment.
How does KS5 subject choice vary by gender and prior attainment?
We look at how the prior attainment of male and female students compares across different KS5 subjects
How much does prior attainment in English and maths vary by Key Stage 5 subject choice?
We investigate the Key Stage 5 subject choices associated with the highest - and the lowest - prior attainment.