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James Pembroke takes a look at the nuts and bolts of primary progress, explaining how these measures work. Read Article…

Progress measures made a comeback this year after a two-year hiatus. And the first batch of progress measures between reception and KS2 are just around the corner. How do these measures work and how will things change in 2028? Read Article…

In the second of a series of posts explaining the key statutory assessments in England, we explain all you need to know about the Phonics Screening Assessment. Read Article…

In the first of a series of posts explaining the key statutory assessments in England, we explain all you need to know about the Reception Baseline Assessment. Read Article…

Progress has had two distinct meanings in education for the last decade. Richard Selfridge looks at the imminent return of Progress Measures, and what this means for Primary schools. Read Article…

An updated Value Added calculator tool for 2026, with the new prior attainment groups and associated benchmark estimates. Explore the impact of individual pupils on overall progress scores, and see how removing pupils affects your data. Read Article…

Delayed and out-of-date guidance, mistakes in calculations, and some jaw-droppingly big increases in progress benchmarks. When it comes to understanding primary accountability measures this year, schools are lost in the mountains without a reliable map. Read Article…

The 2026 KS2 performance measures data checking window is open from 7th September to 18th September. James Pembroke looks at what school leaders need to know. Read Article…

Key Stage 2 Results were published just over a week late in 2026; in this post we explore the headlines and put these in context. Read Article…

This year there was somewhat of a shock as the PSC Expected Standard changed for the first time in its history. We also look at our Estimated National Statistics for the PSC and MTC. Read Article…