Introduction to the Grading and Admissions Data for England

This new online course offers a detailed introduction to the Grading and Admissions Data for England (GRADE) dataset. Those new to the data will be provided with an overview of its constituent datasets, plus exemplar research projects, tips from expert users, and plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

GRADE is an ADR UK flagship dataset. It includes three main sources of administrative data, including:

• Ofqual – including data on GCSE and A-level examinations and qualifications collected from awarding organisations
• Department for Education – including extracts of the National Pupil Database (NPD) for GCSE and A level students
• UCAS – including data from the university application process.

Course schedule

This course is being run over two consecutive mornings. In the optional third session, participants will have the opportunity to book a short one-to-one appointment to discuss questions relating to their own research questions or data applications.

Session 1: 9.30 -12.30 on Tuesday 22 October 2024

Session 2: 10.00 -12.00 on Wednesday 23 October 2024

Session 3 (optional): 14:00pm-15:00 on Monday 4 November 2024

Book your place

Details

Cost: Free (supported by ADR UK)

Number of places: 50

Location: Online

Dates: 22 - 23 October, and optional 4 November 

Time: Varies by date, please see above 

Registration: Via Eventbrite