As promised, here is my template that attempts to summarise IDSR and FFT data into 3-4 pages. Obviously you’ll need your IDSR and FFT dashboards, and probably a spare couple of hours. Rather than write a lengthy blog on how to complete it, I’ve supplied an example (see links below).
Difference no. pupils is provided by the IDSR in some cases but where it isn’t, it’s calculated in the usual way:
Work out the % gap between the result and the national figure e.g.
School = 56%, National = 72%, gap = -16%
Convert that to a decimal i.e. -0.16
Multiply that by the number of pupils in the group or cohort (e.g. 28)
28 x -0.16 = -4.48
Therefore the gap equates to 4 pupils (in this case 4 pupils below national).
See notes below the tables for explanations. And tweet me if you get stuck.
Link to blank template is here
Link to completed example is here