There are a range of data sources in the national pupil database (NPD) providing detailed information about children’s education at different stages (pre-school, primary and secondary education and further education). The data held includes detailed information about pupils’ test and exam results, prior attainment and progression at different key stages for all schools in the state sector in England. Attainment data is also held for pupils and students in non-maintained special schools, sixth-form and FE colleges and (where available) independent schools.
The NPD also includes further information about pupils in the state sector and non-maintained special schools such as gender, ethnicity, first language, eligibility for free school meals, information about special educational needs (SEN) and detailed information about pupil absence and exclusions.
A full list of data sources and the years for which they are available can be downloaded from the associated resources section.
