Matched data

This is when we have individual data about pupils results matched to their prior attainment and also their background information (gender, ethnicity, etc.).

UPNs

The unique pupil number is the key to pupil data matching, with every pupil who attends a maintained school having one. They help us track pupils' progress through the schools, yielding better information (for schools, local authorities and central government) on pupil performance and related factors.

Moving data

s2s is a secure data transfer website available to schools and local authorities. Through s2s we can:

• move CTF files between schools and pupils;
• collect all data files required by DfES or by local authorities on behalf of DfES;
• send data between schools securely;
• help find 'lost' pupils.

More information and access to s2s is available here:
www.teachernet.gov.uk/management/ims/datatransfers/s2s/

Finding data

Schools can search for results via the Key to Success website, for pupils who are or have been, on the school roll. This includes results for pupils for whom no previous key stage outcomes have been received and data for pupils who have recently been transferred along with more recent results. We can download files for a whole key stage or search for particular pupils. These files can be then used for further analysis.

More information and access to Key to Success is available here:
www.keytosuccess.dfes.gov.uk/