Each state school in England now has a data dashboard on the OfstedOfsted, Office for Standards in Education, is the government body which inspectsschools, measures their success, and writes reports
of their findings. All Ofsted reports can be found on their website. website, giving you a ‘snap shot’ of how well the school is doing. It tells you how good exam results are, how well pupils progressSchools are measured nationally according to attainment and progress. Progress is how well pupils have done given their starting points. For example, pupils' progress from key stage 2 to key stage 4 is measured. from where they started at the school, how good attendance is, and how well disadvantaged pupils do at the school, compared to non-disadvantaged pupils.
How does this affect your choice of school?
The data dashboard is a good starting point, if you are considering a school for your child. If progressSchools are measured nationally according to attainment and progress. Progress is how well pupils have done given their starting points. For example, pupils' progress from key stage 2 to key stage 4 is measured. and attendance are above the national average, then this could be a school that you consider. If progressSchools are measured nationally according to attainment and progress. Progress is how well pupils have done given their starting points. For example, pupils' progress from key stage 2 to key stage 4 is measured. and attendance are below the national average, then this would be a cause for concern.
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