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.
The rise of STEAM
How many students choose to study both arts and STEM subjects at Key Stage 5?
Which A-Level subjects are the most popular?
We look at long term trends in A-Level entry numbers over the last twenty years.
Do disadvantaged students choose different subjects from their peers at Key Stage 5?
We look at the routes that disadvantaged students take at Key Stage 5 and the individual subjects that they choose
Which BTEC subjects have the best (and worst) gender balance?
We explore trends in gender balance in BTECs between 2016 and 2020.
Which A-Level subjects have the best (and worst) gender balance?
We explore trends in gender balance over the last five years.