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Question 1

How many pupils were in schools in England in 2022/23?

Answer 1

9.1 million pupils

Question 2

What percentage of pupils were eligible for free school meals (FSM) in 2022/23?

Answer 2

22% (approximately 2 million pupils)

Question 3

What were the average Attainment 8 scores for boys and girls in 2022/23?

Answer 3

Boys: 44.0, Girls: 48.6

Question 4

What percentage of boys and girls achieved grades 4 or above in English and mathematics GCSE in 2022/23?

Answer 4

Boys: 63%, Girls: 68%

Question 5

Which ethnic group had the highest average Attainment 8 score at KS4 in 2022/23?

Answer 5

Chinese pupils

Question 6

How does socio-economic status impact educational achievement at KS4 in 2022/23?

Answer 6

Pupils eligible for FSM and those from disadvantaged groups generally have lower Attainment 8 scores compared to non-FSM and non-disadvantaged groups

Question 7

What were the average Attainment 8 scores for different Black ethnic subgroups at KS4 in 2022/23?

Answer 7

Black African pupils scored above the national average, while Black Caribbean pupils scored below the national average

Question 8

How did pupils with mixed ethnicity perform at KS4 in 2022/23?

Answer 8

Mixed Asian/White and Mixed Black African/White pupils generally performed better than Mixed Black Caribbean/White and Other Mixed Ethnicity pupils

Question 9

What trend is observed among pupils whose first language is other than English at KS4 in 2022/23?

Answer 9

Pupils with a first language other than English achieved above the national average Attainment 8 score

Question 10

What is the average Attainment 8 score for pupils with identified SEN versus those without at KS4 in 2022/23?

Answer 10

Pupils with identified SEN had significantly lower average Attainment 8 scores compared to those without SEN