Open consultation

Key stage 4 performance measures and targeted RISE extension

From:
Department for Education
Published
23 February 2026

Applies to England

Summary

We are seeking views on proposals to improve key stage 4 academic performance measures and extend targeted RISE to low-attaining schools.

This consultation is being held on another website.

This consultation closes at

Consultation description

We are seeking views on proposals to improve key stage 4 academic performance measures and to extend school improvement support from the Department for Education’s targeted regional improvement for standards and excellence (RISE) service.

Our proposals aim to deliver a strong and fair accountability system, which will improve outcomes for all children, provide reliable information to parents, and support school improvement.

We are seeking views on:

  • improving Progress 8 and Attainment 8 measures through a refreshed Progress 8 curriculum model
  • a better way to recognise the progress of pupils with low prior attainment as part of improvements to the wider suite of additional performance measures
  • extending targeted RISE support to primary and secondary schools with low achievement

More information about RISE is available.

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Published 23 February 2026

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