Data set from Key stage 2 attainment

Attainment by school type and pupil characteristics

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This file contains data on the attainment of pupils in key stage 2 assessments in England, broken down by school type and pupil characteristics.

Data set details

Theme
School and college outcomes and performance
Publication
Key stage 2 attainment
API data set ID
0f2f9901-dd4d-9f74-b8d3-7933c9f0bba4
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Number of rows
56
Geographic levels
National
Indicators
  • Number of eligible pupils in reading, writing and maths
  • Number of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths
  • Percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (combined)
Filters
  • Characteristics of each group
  • Type of school
Time period
2024/25

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Table showing first 5 rows, from underlying data
time_periodtime_identifiergeographic_levelcountry_codecountry_nameversionestablishment_type_groupbreakdown_topicbreakdowneligible_pupil_countexpected_standard_pupil_countexpected_standard_pupil_percent
202425Academic yearNationalE92000001EnglandProvisionalAcademy converterEthnicity majorMixed / Multiple ethnic groups13757916867
202425Academic yearNationalE92000001EnglandProvisionalState funded mainstream schoolsEthnicity majorAsian / Asian British854706044871
202425Academic yearNationalE92000001EnglandProvisionalState funded mainstream schoolsEthnicity majorMixed / Multiple ethnic groups428462807166
202425Academic yearNationalE92000001EnglandProvisionalState funded mainstream schoolsEthnicity majorWhite43610226991462
202425Academic yearNationalE92000001EnglandProvisionalAcademy converterFSM eligibleFSM eligible611043028350

Variables in this data set

Table showing all 5 variables
Variable nameVariable description
breakdownCharacteristics of each group
eligible_pupil_countNumber of eligible pupils in reading, writing and maths
establishment_type_groupType of school
expected_standard_pupil_countNumber of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths
expected_standard_pupil_percentPercentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (combined)

Footnotes

  1. Figures include academy sponsor led and academy converter which opened before 12 September and schools which were local authority maintained schools on 12 September.
  2. 'State-funded mainstream schools' includes local authority maintained, academies and free schools.
  3. 'Local authority maintained' includes community schools, voluntary aided schools, voluntary controlled schools and foundation schools.

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API data set name
Attainment by school type and pupil characteristics
API data set ID
0f2f9901-dd4d-9f74-b8d3-7933c9f0bba4
API data set version
1.0

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