Value added
A measure of the progress pupils make compared with what would be expected from their prior attainment.
- Also called
- VA
- Used in
- All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
- Topic
- Inspection and accountability
Being checked against official sources. This definition is written in our own words; always check the official guidance for your country.
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Related terms
- Progress 8 (P8) England
- A headline secondary school measure in England of how much progress pupils make between the end of KS2 and the end of KS4 across eight qualifications, compared with pupils nationally with similar starting points.
- Progress measure England
- A school performance measure in England that compares pupils' results with those of pupils nationally with similar prior attainment, such as KS1 to KS2 progress or Progress 8.
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