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GCSE results 2025: The main trends in grades and entries - FFT Education Datalab
Our round-up of everything you need to know about this year's GCSE results.
ffteducationdatalab.org.uk
Our analysis of GCSE results day 2025 is now out.
🔸 Grades are up very slightly from last year
🔸 The gender gap in grading is closing
🔸 Entries to triple science are down and double up
🔸 Re-take entries are up, but grades remain low
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🔸 Grades are up very slightly from last year
🔸 The gender gap in grading is closing
🔸 Entries to triple science are down and double up
🔸 Re-take entries are up, but grades remain low
vist.ly/445pr
NEW POST: The inverse intervention law and education, health and care plans
Disadvantaged pupils resident in less deprived local authorities are more likely to have an EHCP than disadvantaged pupils resident in more deprived local authorities.
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Disadvantaged pupils resident in less deprived local authorities are more likely to have an EHCP than disadvantaged pupils resident in more deprived local authorities.
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The inverse intervention law and education, health and care plans - FFT Education Datalab
Disadvantaged pupils resident in less deprived local authorities are more likely to have an EHCP than disadvantaged pupils resident in more deprived local authorities
ffteducationdatalab.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 9:12 AM
NEW POST: The inverse intervention law and education, health and care plans
Disadvantaged pupils resident in less deprived local authorities are more likely to have an EHCP than disadvantaged pupils resident in more deprived local authorities.
vist.ly/4dx2s
Disadvantaged pupils resident in less deprived local authorities are more likely to have an EHCP than disadvantaged pupils resident in more deprived local authorities.
vist.ly/4dx2s
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FFT Attendance Tracker is now updated with the latest school and national weekly attendance data up to Friday 7 November 2025.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
FFT Attendance Tracker is now updated with the latest school and national weekly attendance data up to Friday 7 November 2025.
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Great article from Peter Urwin on the challenges of getting NEET young people into education/training/work pathways that make sense.
England’s plans to get more young people working or studying don’t go far enough – employment expert
theconversation.com/englands-pla...
England’s plans to get more young people working or studying don’t go far enough – employment expert
theconversation.com/englands-pla...
England’s plans to get more young people working or studying don’t go far enough – employment expert
Too many young people in England reach age 16 with poor qualifications.
theconversation.com
November 6, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Great article from Peter Urwin on the challenges of getting NEET young people into education/training/work pathways that make sense.
England’s plans to get more young people working or studying don’t go far enough – employment expert
theconversation.com/englands-pla...
England’s plans to get more young people working or studying don’t go far enough – employment expert
theconversation.com/englands-pla...
The number of 16 to 24-year-olds in England who are not in education, employment or training (Neet) currently stands at nearly one million.
The government set out a range of initiatives to help them in their recent white paper. But do they go far enough?
theconversation.com/englands-pla...
The government set out a range of initiatives to help them in their recent white paper. But do they go far enough?
theconversation.com/englands-pla...
England’s plans to get more young people working or studying don’t go far enough – employment expert
Too many young people in England reach age 16 with poor qualifications.
theconversation.com
November 6, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The number of 16 to 24-year-olds in England who are not in education, employment or training (Neet) currently stands at nearly one million.
The government set out a range of initiatives to help them in their recent white paper. But do they go far enough?
theconversation.com/englands-pla...
The government set out a range of initiatives to help them in their recent white paper. But do they go far enough?
theconversation.com/englands-pla...
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NEW REPORT: Modelling and reforming school choice
By Ellen Greaves, @estellecantillon.bsky.social, @mariagraziacavallo.bsky.social and me.
Blog economics.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/11/06/a...
Policy briefing
www.bristol.ac.uk/media-librar...
#EconSky #EduSky
1/9
By Ellen Greaves, @estellecantillon.bsky.social, @mariagraziacavallo.bsky.social and me.
Blog economics.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/11/06/a...
Policy briefing
www.bristol.ac.uk/media-librar...
#EconSky #EduSky
1/9
Access to highly effective schools: The case for reform – Welcome to the Economics blog
How do we address the gap in attainment between the most advantaged and disadvantaged students in the UK? Pioneering research, led by the University of Bristol, reveals the reforms most likely to equa...
economics.blogs.bristol.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
NEW REPORT: Modelling and reforming school choice
By Ellen Greaves, @estellecantillon.bsky.social, @mariagraziacavallo.bsky.social and me.
Blog economics.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/11/06/a...
Policy briefing
www.bristol.ac.uk/media-librar...
#EconSky #EduSky
1/9
By Ellen Greaves, @estellecantillon.bsky.social, @mariagraziacavallo.bsky.social and me.
Blog economics.blogs.bristol.ac.uk/2025/11/06/a...
Policy briefing
www.bristol.ac.uk/media-librar...
#EconSky #EduSky
1/9
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🧵 The curriculum and assessment review has been published – here, @cerysturner.bsky.social rounds up the main recommendations, including scrapping the EBacc and making triple science accessible to all at GCSE (1/3)
Curriculum and assessment review: 14 key points
The Francis review’s final recommendations include scrapping the EBacc, reducing exam time and making triple science available to all at GCSE
www.tes.com
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
🧵 The curriculum and assessment review has been published – here, @cerysturner.bsky.social rounds up the main recommendations, including scrapping the EBacc and making triple science accessible to all at GCSE (1/3)
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Breaking: The government is proposing sweeping reforms to progress 8, the main league table measure for secondary schools, in a bid to boost arts take-up – and will ditch the EBacc from this academic year
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-ignores-francis-review-and-proposes-sweeping-progress-8-reform/
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-ignores-francis-review-and-proposes-sweeping-progress-8-reform/
November 5, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Breaking: The government is proposing sweeping reforms to progress 8, the main league table measure for secondary schools, in a bid to boost arts take-up – and will ditch the EBacc from this academic year
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-ignores-francis-review-and-proposes-sweeping-progress-8-reform/
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-ignores-francis-review-and-proposes-sweeping-progress-8-reform/
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The government will introduce a new national curriculum from 2028, scrap the EBacc league table measure, make citizenship compulsory in primary schools and force all secondaries to offer triple science GCSE
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curriculum-to-be-introduced-in-2028-as-review-published/
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curriculum-to-be-introduced-in-2028-as-review-published/
November 5, 2025 at 7:10 AM
The government will introduce a new national curriculum from 2028, scrap the EBacc league table measure, make citizenship compulsory in primary schools and force all secondaries to offer triple science GCSE
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curriculum-to-be-introduced-in-2028-as-review-published/
https://schoolsweek.co.uk/new-curriculum-to-be-introduced-in-2028-as-review-published/
NEW: What will it take to meet the government’s ambition for 90% of pupils to achieve the expected standard in Year 1 phonics?
80% of pupils currently achieve the phonics standard by the end of Year 1. We look at how challenging it will be to reach 90%.
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80% of pupils currently achieve the phonics standard by the end of Year 1. We look at how challenging it will be to reach 90%.
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What will it take to meet the government’s ambition for 90% of pupils to achieve the expected standard in Year 1 phonics? - FFT Education Datalab
80% of pupils currently achieve the phonics standard by the end of Year 1. We look at how challenging it will be to reach 90%.
ffteducationdatalab.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 10:24 AM
NEW: What will it take to meet the government’s ambition for 90% of pupils to achieve the expected standard in Year 1 phonics?
80% of pupils currently achieve the phonics standard by the end of Year 1. We look at how challenging it will be to reach 90%.
vist.ly/4csjb
80% of pupils currently achieve the phonics standard by the end of Year 1. We look at how challenging it will be to reach 90%.
vist.ly/4csjb
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October 27, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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NEW: Has gender balance in A-Level physics improved?
This summer, 24% of those entering A-Level physics exams were female. Physics still has the second lowest percentage of female entrants of all A-Levels. - but that's the highest percentage for at least the last twenty years.
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This summer, 24% of those entering A-Level physics exams were female. Physics still has the second lowest percentage of female entrants of all A-Levels. - but that's the highest percentage for at least the last twenty years.
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Has gender balance in A-Level physics improved? - FFT Education Datalab
We look at whether A-Level physics is becoming more popular with female students.
ffteducationdatalab.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM
NEW: Has gender balance in A-Level physics improved?
This summer, 24% of those entering A-Level physics exams were female. Physics still has the second lowest percentage of female entrants of all A-Levels. - but that's the highest percentage for at least the last twenty years.
vist.ly/4bft7
This summer, 24% of those entering A-Level physics exams were female. Physics still has the second lowest percentage of female entrants of all A-Levels. - but that's the highest percentage for at least the last twenty years.
vist.ly/4bft7
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#AspirePupilTracking for Secondary Schools makes it easy for teachers to get the insights they need — fast.
Hear what schools have to say:
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#AspirePupilTracking for Secondary Schools makes it easy for teachers to get the insights they need — fast.
Hear what schools have to say:
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October 22, 2025 at 6:57 AM
One platform. One experience. For one consistent approach.
#AspirePupilTracking for Secondary Schools makes it easy for teachers to get the insights they need — fast.
Hear what schools have to say:
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#AspirePupilTracking for Secondary Schools makes it easy for teachers to get the insights they need — fast.
Hear what schools have to say:
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Read the full story on the White Paper delay here ⬇️
October 22, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Read the full story on the White Paper delay here ⬇️
NEW POST: Making sense of school performance data in 2025
This year's published secondary school performance data shows why Progress 8 (or something like it) is needed, despite its flaws.
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This year's published secondary school performance data shows why Progress 8 (or something like it) is needed, despite its flaws.
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Making sense of school performance data in 2025 - FFT Education Datalab
This year's published secondary school performance data shows why Progress 8 (or something like it) is needed, despite its flaws
ffteducationdatalab.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 1:23 PM
NEW POST: Making sense of school performance data in 2025
This year's published secondary school performance data shows why Progress 8 (or something like it) is needed, despite its flaws.
vist.ly/4amsj
This year's published secondary school performance data shows why Progress 8 (or something like it) is needed, despite its flaws.
vist.ly/4amsj
Our Schools Like Yours site has now been updated with the latest Key Stage 4 attainment data.
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October 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Our Schools Like Yours site has now been updated with the latest Key Stage 4 attainment data.
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I saw reports on this yesterday but none of them mentioned what to me is the *key* point on the Yr 8 tests. It will look at “reading fluency and comprehension.” I think reading fluency has been neglected so quite excited / interested to see it included here. #EduSky
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Focus on reading in secondary years to drive up standards
Education Secretary confirms all pupils will sit a mandatory reading test at age 13 to drive up reading standards.
www.gov.uk
October 16, 2025 at 11:59 AM
I saw reports on this yesterday but none of them mentioned what to me is the *key* point on the Yr 8 tests. It will look at “reading fluency and comprehension.” I think reading fluency has been neglected so quite excited / interested to see it included here. #EduSky
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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📍 We’re exhibiting at the CST Annual Conference 2025 Flourishing!
Stop by our stand to see how #AspirePupilTracking helps schools & trusts make well informed decisions with instant insights, seamless MIS integration & powerful progress tracking. 🙋📊
#CSTConf25 #MATs
Stop by our stand to see how #AspirePupilTracking helps schools & trusts make well informed decisions with instant insights, seamless MIS integration & powerful progress tracking. 🙋📊
#CSTConf25 #MATs
October 16, 2025 at 8:30 AM
📍 We’re exhibiting at the CST Annual Conference 2025 Flourishing!
Stop by our stand to see how #AspirePupilTracking helps schools & trusts make well informed decisions with instant insights, seamless MIS integration & powerful progress tracking. 🙋📊
#CSTConf25 #MATs
Stop by our stand to see how #AspirePupilTracking helps schools & trusts make well informed decisions with instant insights, seamless MIS integration & powerful progress tracking. 🙋📊
#CSTConf25 #MATs
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Severe pupil absence is a growing problem but it is not as bad as official DfE data suggests, according to an @fftedudatalab.bsky.social study
Severe school absence 'overstated' in England
Although severe pupil absence is a growing problem since the pandemic, the scale of issue is not as bad as official DfE data suggests, according to a study
www.tes.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Severe pupil absence is a growing problem but it is not as bad as official DfE data suggests, according to an @fftedudatalab.bsky.social study
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📖 New Working Paper
"Measuring systematic gaps in teacher judgement: A new approach"
😷 We use the Covid-19 induced cancellation of exams, where teachers assigned student grades & rankings within grade
econpapers.repec.org/paper/uclcep...
@opmc1.bsky.social @gillwyness.bsky.social Rich Murphy
"Measuring systematic gaps in teacher judgement: A new approach"
😷 We use the Covid-19 induced cancellation of exams, where teachers assigned student grades & rankings within grade
econpapers.repec.org/paper/uclcep...
@opmc1.bsky.social @gillwyness.bsky.social Rich Murphy
October 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
📖 New Working Paper
"Measuring systematic gaps in teacher judgement: A new approach"
😷 We use the Covid-19 induced cancellation of exams, where teachers assigned student grades & rankings within grade
econpapers.repec.org/paper/uclcep...
@opmc1.bsky.social @gillwyness.bsky.social Rich Murphy
"Measuring systematic gaps in teacher judgement: A new approach"
😷 We use the Covid-19 induced cancellation of exams, where teachers assigned student grades & rankings within grade
econpapers.repec.org/paper/uclcep...
@opmc1.bsky.social @gillwyness.bsky.social Rich Murphy
NEW: How many pupils really are severely absent?
Is it right to say that there were over 170 thousand children who were severely absent in 2023/24?
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Is it right to say that there were over 170 thousand children who were severely absent in 2023/24?
vist.ly/4acg9
How many pupils really are severely absent? - FFT Education Datalab
Is it right to say that there were over 170 thousand children who were severely absent in 2023/24?
ffteducationdatalab.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
NEW: How many pupils really are severely absent?
Is it right to say that there were over 170 thousand children who were severely absent in 2023/24?
vist.ly/4acg9
Is it right to say that there were over 170 thousand children who were severely absent in 2023/24?
vist.ly/4acg9
NEW: What will be the impact of the Curriculum and Assessment Review on subject take-up at KS4?
With the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review imminent, we look at the extent to which schools offer different subjects at KS4 and how entry patterns have been changing
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With the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review imminent, we look at the extent to which schools offer different subjects at KS4 and how entry patterns have been changing
vist.ly/49tex
What will be the impact of the Curriculum and Assessment Review on subject take-up at Key Stage 4? - FFT Education Datalab
With the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review imminent, we look at the extent to which schools offer different subjects at Key Stage 4, and how entry patterns have been changing in the last few years
ffteducationdatalab.org.uk
October 9, 2025 at 7:31 AM
NEW: What will be the impact of the Curriculum and Assessment Review on subject take-up at KS4?
With the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review imminent, we look at the extent to which schools offer different subjects at KS4 and how entry patterns have been changing
vist.ly/49tex
With the publication of the Curriculum and Assessment Review imminent, we look at the extent to which schools offer different subjects at KS4 and how entry patterns have been changing
vist.ly/49tex
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October 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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FFT Attendance Tracker is now updated with the latest school and national weekly attendance data up to Friday 3 October 2025.
View your school's attendance. 🔍
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October 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
FFT Attendance Tracker is now updated with the latest school and national weekly attendance data up to Friday 3 October 2025.
View your school's attendance. 🔍
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vist.ly/49k5s
#attendancematters #education
View your school's attendance. 🔍
👇
vist.ly/49k5s
#attendancematters #education
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Join our free discovery webinar next week to find out how schools are transforming #phonics outcomes with FFT.
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September 26, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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A new @fftedu.bsky.social report outlines why early reading work is key to spotting and supporting pupils with SEND to ensure they do not fall behind at the start of their school journey
Why early reading work is vital to spot and support pupils with SEND
We must ensure that a focus on reading help is not lost amid SEND debates and reform proposals, argues Mike Fischer
www.tes.com
September 23, 2025 at 11:35 AM
A new @fftedu.bsky.social report outlines why early reading work is key to spotting and supporting pupils with SEND to ensure they do not fall behind at the start of their school journey