Key stage 4 performance measures and Targeted RISE extension

Overview

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking views on proposals to improve key stage 4 academic performance measures and to extend school improvement support from the DfE's Targeted RISE service.

Why your views matter

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 DfE's Targeted RISE support to primary and secondary schools with low achievement.

Your feedback will help us to deliver a strong and fair accountability system that will improve outcomes for all children, provide reliable information to parents, and support school improvement.

This consultation will be open for 10 weeks, from Monday 23 February 2026 to Monday 4 May 2026. Please read the accompanying consultation document and technical guide before responding.