Case Study | One-stop Power BI App (9-school MAT)
Schools are rich in data but often lack a unified view. We developed a secure, user-friendly Power BI app that brings all key information into one place.
Impact
Consistent reporting across all schools in the trust
Automated strategic reports generated at key milestones
Governors and trustees access clear, standardised insights
School leaders receive targeted intervention reports
This has created a single source of truth, improving both efficiency and strategic decision-making.
Case Study | National MAT (12 schools)
Trust leaders increasingly need a clear,
joined-up view of attendance, behaviour, and academic performance — particularly for vulnerable groups such as Pupil Premium pupils, those with SEND, and young carers.
We worked closely with the Trust’s Inclusion Lead to design a bespoke dashboard aligned to their vision and values.
Impact
Daily visibility of key inclusion metrics across all schools
Early identification of gaps and trends
Improved collaboration and sharing of best practice across the trust
Case Study | 3 Secondary Schools within a Trust
Transition from primary to secondary education often relies on limited headline data. We developed Skills View, a tool that analyses Year 6 SATs performance at a granular level.
Impact
Teachers gain precise insight into what pupils know — and what they don’t
Curriculum planning in Year 7 is more targeted and responsive
Pupils benefit from a stronger start to secondary education
This moves schools beyond headline scores to a deeper understanding of each learner.
Case Study | Secondary Schools (QLA Transformation)
Question Level Analysis (QLA) is often time-consuming and underutilised. We streamlined the process by integrating directly with school MIS systems.
Impact
Live data feeds eliminate manual workload
Instant conversion of marks into grades
Bespoke forecasting model identifies priorities for intervention
Rapid production of actionable reports
Leaders can now respond immediately, focusing on marginal gains that make a real difference in outcomes.
Case Study | All-through School (UAE)
We delivered a complex timetable for an international all-through school, incorporating cross-phase teaching, specialist staffing, and challenging constraints.
Impact
Fully optimised timetable delivered at pace
All curriculum and staffing requirements met
A sustainable model for future growth
Complex challenges require intelligent solutions — and that’s where we excel.
Case Study | Rapid Improvement Programme
We supported a secondary school in the north of England serving a high-disadvantage community, with nearly 50% of pupils eligible for Pupil Premium.
Our focus was on:
Strengthening leadership and school culture
Raising expectations for Year 11
Delivering targeted intervention to close attainment gaps
Impact
Significant cultural shift across the school
Improved outcomes for Year 11 pupils
Ofsted outcomes improved from Requires Improvement to Expected Standard in 6 out of 7 areas
This demonstrates how targeted, evidence-based support can deliver rapid and sustainable improvement.
Every school context is different — but the need for clear insight, strong leadership, and effective strategy is universal.
If your school or trust is facing similar challenges, we’d welcome the opportunity to work with you.
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