Lift Schools
Further maths and physics A-levels also see increase in entries, but GCSE citizenship and A-level sociology become less popular
CPI over the same period was 3.8%, but Ofqual says prices in line with inflation over a longer period
Analysis comes as Covid impact and potential Labour changes may spell end to measure in its current form
The Department for Education had explored alternative options, but concluded there is 'no replacement' for progress 8 measure
Ministers accused of 'putting the cart before the horse' with 16-19 reform plans
Teach maths resit students for at least 4 hours a week and English for 3 or face funding reduction,...
Leaders welcome pause on plans to 'incentivise' subject take-up
But performance in English re-takes continues to rise
Former teacher and college principal Frances Wadsworth will step up when Sir Ian Bauckham takes up chief regulator post
