Using data for school improvement

Find guidance on how to carry out data analysis of Key Stage (KS) 5 performance data. Also see the next steps to take when examining your findings.

See how to carry out data analysis on pupil progress, what to focus on, and how to use your findings to drive improvement in your subject or department.

Find out how to analyse your attendance data to spot patterns in absences for groups of pupils, identify reasons this may be happening and plan your next steps.

Find out what to look out for in your suspensions and exclusions data and how to identify any issues. Use your analysis to inform any changes in your practice, to make your school more inclusive and be Ofsted-ready.

Spotting underachievement early on is key to helping pupils catch up and keep up with their peers. Find out how to identify vulnerable pupil groups and decide which ones to track.

Learn how to set and embed robust whole-school targets for attainment and progress. See how you can boost teachers' confidence in curriculum progression, and make your data collection more efficient.

Your school has access to lots of data it can use for school improvement planning. Download our guide to get clarity on what data is available, how to use it, and how often to analyse it.

Understand the limitations of performance data, in line with Ofsted's advice. See some common data practices that you could stop doing and other strategies to use instead, to identify what your pupils know and drive down teacher workload.