This section pulls together new and current research and evaluation projects, research centres, publications and data from a range of sites, making it easier to compare a selection of individual schools and to see all the information in one place.
Welcome toData, research and statistics
Latest statistics on GOV.UK
Statistics - national statistics: Pupil absence in schools in England, including pupil characteristics(External site)
This statistical first release (SFR) reports on absence in primary, secondary and special schools, city technology colleges and academies during the 2011/12 school year.
Article on GOV.UK19 March 2013
Statistics - national statistics: Pupil absence in schools in England: autumn term 2012(External site)
This statistical first release reports on pupil absence from schools in England in autumn term 2012.
Article on GOV.UK23 May 2013
Statistics - national statistics: NEET statistics: quarterly brief - quarter 1, 2013(External site)
This brief contains NEET statistics for England from the 16 to 18 participation SFR, labour force survey (LFS) and regional figures.
Article on GOV.UK23 May 2013
Ofsted survey reports
The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) Survey Reports.
2011 school and local statistics
Access to statistics regarding education and skills in your local area.
Official statistics
The latest official statistical publications from the Department.
Research
Access to details of research projects funded by the Department for Education (DfE), as well as projects previously undertaken by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department for Education and Skills.
Edubase
Offers access to an up-to-date database of educational establishments across England and Wales.
Data collection and statistical returns
Information, advice and guidance on how statistical data is collected and used by the Department.
Data transfers and management
Access information on the systems in place that enable schools and local authorities to transfer data safely and securely between themselves, the Department and other public bodies.
National pupil database
The National pupil database (NPD) holds a wide range of information about pupils who attend schools and colleges in England.
