Reference: attainment-eight averages

While writing the last post, R in school: the AHT, I thought it might be useful to have a place where attainment eight (A8) averages are collected in one place for others to use.

In an ideal world, the DfE would release these figures in .csv-form instead of burying them in a .pdf document.

Summary plot

Here is a summary plot of the trends observed in the data.

2023 A8 averages

Source: Secondary accountability measures. DfE release version: February, 2024.

2022 A8 averages

Source: Secondary accountability measures. DfE release version: April, 2023.

Note: this is the first cohort where A8 averages are mapped to KS2 scaled scores, as opposed KS2 fine levels.

2019 A8 averages

Source: Secondary accountability measures. DfE release version: February, 2020.

Note: these A8 averages are mapped to KS2 fine levels, as opposed KS2 scaled scores.

2018 A8 averages

Source: Secondary accountability measures. DfE release version: March, 2019.

Note: these A8 averages are mapped to KS2 fine levels, as opposed KS2 scaled scores.

2017 A8 averages

Source: Secondary accountability measures. DfE release version: January, 2018.

Note: these A8 averages are mapped to KS2 fine levels, as opposed KS2 scaled scores.

2016 A8 averages

Source: Secondary accountability measures. DfE release version: January, 2017.

Note: these A8 averages are mapped to KS2 fine levels, as opposed KS2 scaled scores.

Additions

26 July, 2024

• Added 2023 A8 averages.
• Updated summary plot.
• Minor typo fixes

28 August, 2023

• Added 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 A8 averages.
• Added summary plot.

Corrections

If you spot any mistakes or want to suggest changes, please let me know through the usual channels.