Digging further into the Key Stage 2 attainment gap
Official figures show a worrying increase in the disadvantage gap index since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. We look into the changes in more detail.
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.
How can the government’s target of 90% of pupils achieving the expected standards at Key Stage 2 be achieved?
The government has announced a target of 90% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at Key Stage 2 by 2030. We look into the attainment and characteristics of pupils below this standard in 2019.
The relationship between early literacy and GCSE English attainment
Exploring the link between KS1 reading and writing scores and GCSE English language results
Key Stage 2 and GCSE reforms have led to increased attainment for EAL pupils
Attainment in maths at age 11 and English at age 16 has increased for pupils with English as an additional language relative to white British pupils
Primary school league tables 2019: Are there some schools where boys are making better progress in reading than girls?
Yes - though there are fewer than 300 schools where this seems to be the case consistently.
Primary MAT league tables 2019: Comparing reading, writing and maths progress scores
What can we learn from the spread of results?
Nine key findings from PISA 2018
With important conclusions on reading and maths ability, life satisfaction and growth mindsets
Are all types of reading equal, or are some more equal than others?
Choice of reading matter does make a difference, data from PISA suggests