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Insight’s National Estimated PSC & MTC outcomes in 2025/26
This year there was somewhat of a shock as the PSC Expected Standard changed for the first time in its history. We also look at our Estimated National Statistics for the PSC and MTC. Read Article…
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KS1 outcomes in 2025/26
In Insight, we have maintained an option to record non-statutory KS1 data in our system. Read our analysis of the results for 2025-26. Read Article…
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The Return of Progress
This year sees the return of Key Stage 1-2 primary progress measures after a two year hiatus so it’s worth reflecting on how they are calculated and how the results are used. Primary school progress measures have been around in various guises for years. Back in the days of RAISEonline, there were two measures of Read Article…
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Absolute vs relative assessment data
Teacher assessment data tends to fall into one of two camps: absolute and relative. James Pembroke considers the issues which arise when attempts are made to combine the two types of data, and suggests an approach which schools might take. Read Article…
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Percentage gaps and pupil equivalence
If you are trying to make sense of your IDSR or any other source of data where percentages of pupils are compared to national figures, it is well worth converting gaps into the equivalent number of pupils. Read Article…
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The Data Wave returns?
Between the 2000s and the early 2020s a data wave washed over education, peaking in the mid-2010s. The data wave has been receding. Are there signs that it may be about to return? Read Article…
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Tracking the progress of pupils with SEND
Here at Insight, we get asked a lot of questions about SEND, especially methods for tracking the progress of pupils working below expectations. This blog addresses some of the key issues. Read Article…
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What’s behind the data? The importance of writing moderation
A guest blog from Laura Bailey, Head of Moderation and Assessment at Pobble, looking at moderation as professional development, and considering the curriculum impact of effective moderation. Read Article…
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Outcomes in KS2 Maths SATs by MTC score
Does improving MTC scores improve KS2 SATs outcomes? In this blog, we look at answering this question using a sample of data recorded in Insight. Read Article…
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What is a disadvantaged pupil?
‘Disadvantaged’ is a commonly term in education but what does it mean? This post explores the various ways in which disadvantaged pupils are defined and the confusion this causes. Read Article…
