Welcome to Data, research and statistics
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.
Announcements
Discontinuation of Statistical Bulletin: School Destinations
Information about why the 2011 Statistical Bulletin on School Destinations of Secondary School Pupils Resident in London Boroughs was discontinued for publication.
Announcement
Offences relating to the public disorder in August 2011
Information on a short analysis of the background, characteristics and educational history of the young people suspected of involvement in the recent disturbances.
Announcement
Changes in the reporting of Child Death Reviews
Child death reviews completed in the year ending 31 March 2009 and 2010 were published under the title of "Preventable Child Deaths in England". Data collected for the year ending 31 March 2011 will be published under the title of "Child Death Reviews Completed in England" in July 2011.
Announcement
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.
Datasets
Download in full the latest statistics and underlying data from the Department.
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.
About data
Information about school and area level data is available in this section.
Coming soon
DfE: Early Years Foundation Stage Profile Results in England - 2010/11
This Statistical First Release contains national and local authority level results for the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile (EYFSP) assessments for 2011.
Statistics 20 October 2011, LA data
DfE: GCSE and Equivalent Attainment by Pupil Characteristics in England
This Statistical First Release (SFR) provides 2010/11 information on attainment for GCSE and equivalent results by different pupil characteristics - specifically gender, ethnicity, eligibility for free school meals (FSM), special educational needs (SEN) and English as a first language.
Statistics 09 February 2012, LA data
DfE: NEET Statistics - Quarterly Brief - Quarter 4 2011
This brief sets out the latest statistics available on NEET in England from the DfE 16-18 participation SFR, the Labour Force Survey, and regional NEET figures..
Statistics 23 February 2012, No LA data included
Latest statistics
DfE: Secondary School (Key Stage 4) Performance Tables in England 2010/11
The Secondary School Performance Tables provide information on the achievements of pupils in secondary schools, how they compare with other schools in the Local Authority (LA) area and in England as a whole.
Statistics 26 January 2012, LA data
DfE: School and College (Key Stage 5) Performance Tables in England 2010/11
The School and College (Key Stage 5) Performance Tables provide information on the achievements of students of sixth-form age in local secondary schools and further education sector colleges. They also show how these results compare with other schools and colleges in the area and in England as a whole.
Statistics 26 January 2012, LA data
DfE: GCE/Applied GCE A/AS and Equivalent Examination Results in England (Revised)
This Statistical First Release (SFR) provides revised information on the overall achievements of young people in GCE and Applied GCE A-level examinations and other equivalent qualifications in 2010/11. This updates the provisional SFR released in October 2011 and contains revised national level analyses by school type, gender and subject, and revised local authority level analyses.
Statistics 26 January 2012, LA data
