This section pulls together new and current research and evaluation projects, research centres, publications and data from a range of sites, making it easier to compare a selection of individual schools and to see all the information in one place.
Welcome toData, research and statistics
Latest statistics on GOV.UK
Statistics - national statistics: School workforce in England: November 2012(External site)
Statistical first release about the school workforce in England, November 2012.
Article on GOV.UK30 April 2013
Statistics: The local authority children's social care services workforce, England, 31 December 2012(External site)
This statistical first release contains information about staff employed (directly and indirectly) by children's social services departments in England as at 31 December 2012.
Article on GOV.UK27 March 2013
Statistics - national statistics: Attainment by young people in England measured using matched administrative data: by age 19 in 2012(External site)
The statistical first release includes statistics on the attainment of young people aged 19 in 2012, based on matched administrative data.
Article on GOV.UK27 March 2013
Ofsted survey reports
The Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills (Ofsted) Survey Reports.
2011 school and local statistics
Access to statistics regarding education and skills in your local area.
Official statistics
The latest official statistical publications from the Department.
Research
Access to details of research projects funded by the Department for Education (DfE), as well as projects previously undertaken by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and the Department for Education and Skills.
Edubase
Offers access to an up-to-date database of educational establishments across England and Wales.
Data collection and statistical returns
Information, advice and guidance on how statistical data is collected and used by the Department.
Data transfers and management
Access information on the systems in place that enable schools and local authorities to transfer data safely and securely between themselves, the Department and other public bodies.
National pupil database
The National pupil database (NPD) holds a wide range of information about pupils who attend schools and colleges in England.
