Working to make government more effective

Working to make government more effective

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Schools

Our research assesses the performance of education services and how to improve them.

Education is a key priority for any government. Our research, events and commentary analyse changes to funding and demand for schools and the impact of government policies on their performance and on the workforce that delivers them.

We explain how the education system operates, evaluate models of assessment, and assess decision making during the pandemic.

Public Services Performance Tracker

Educational outcomes across England

Educational inequalities in England have grown wider and more pronounced across the country and among various demographic groups – in particular disadvantaged pupils – since the Covid pandemic.

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Our analysis

Productivity Pitches #5: Schools

Watch a special schools edition of Productivity Pitches, our event series which highlights outstanding examples of innovation across public services.

Watch the event
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