Research and analysis

The home learning environment and attainment

A report identifying that the main factors shaping educational inequalities are socioeconomic background, behavioural factors and the home learning environment.

From:
Department for Education
Published
31 August 2025

Applies to England

Documents

The home learning environment and attainment: research report

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-629-6, RR1502

PDF, 1.25 MB, 72 pages

The home learning environment and attainment: appendix

Ref: ISBN 978-1-83870-643-2, RR1502

PDF, 396 KB, 10 pages

Details

This report examines how young people’s attainment of level 2 and level 3 qualifications at the age of 19 is linked to their:

  • socioeconomic background
  • behaviour
  • relationship with parents and carers
  • perceptions of safety

It is based on matched survey and administrative data from the longitudinal study of young people in England 2 and the national pupil database.

The appendix has detailed tables that support the findings and analysis in the report.

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Published 31 August 2025

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