Make Transition a Coordinated Strategy
With shared QLA, transition isn’t a handover — it’s a a shared mission…
The KS2 SATs hold a wealth of insight — but when primaries and secondaries use that information together, it becomes transformational.
A joined‑up picture ensures every lesson learned in KS2 powers progress from the start of KS3 and beyond…
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The Power of a Connected View
The KS2 SATs dataset is one of the most powerful sources of insight available to schools, yet it is too often viewed through a single lens. Our Question Level Analysis helps schools and trusts maximise the value of KS2 SATs, providing a shared evidence base that supports curriculum evaluation in Year 6 and informed transition planning in Year 7.
Primary schools can use our QLA Results to evaluate curriculum impact, identify strengths and weaknesses, and understand exactly how learning has translated into outcomes.
For secondary schools, QLA Transition transforms the same KS2 SATs data into actionable intelligence, helping leaders understand strengths, gaps, misconceptions and cohort characteristics as preparation for their Progress 8 Journey.
One Dataset. Two Phases. Unlimited Potential.
Together, they can create something far more powerful:
- A shared understanding of pupil performance.
- A common language between phases.
- A coordinated strategy for success.
- A stronger relationship between schools
It’s a shared evidence base that connects primary and secondary schools, strengthens professional dialogue, and supports a seamless transition for every pupil.
One Dataset. Two Phases. One Powerful Opportunity to Improve Outcomes Together
QLA Results (Primary)
The KS2 SATs results hold powerful insights — but only if they’re analysed clearly and turned into actionable next steps. That’s exactly what our KS2 SATs Question Level Analysis delivers….
- Full and Detailed Analysis of every topic, question and cohort
- Clear Graphs & Tables designed for SLT, governors and teachers
- Delivered straight to your inbox within days
- No Data Entry needed — we securely use official DfE data
- Practical, Evidence‑based Recommendations that drive long‑term improvement
By recommending our QLA Results with your feeder primaries, you help them see exactly which concepts pupils struggled with, where teaching was most effective, which question types caused the biggest drop-offs, how disadvantaged, SEN or EAL pupils performed across specific skills and so much more. This isn’t about accountability — it’s about collaboration, insight, and improvement.
QLA Transition (Secondary)
Every Year 7 pupil arrives with a story. The question is: how much of that story can you see?
At a time when school leaders are expected to articulate where pupils are starting from, how the curriculum builds knowledge over time, and how teaching meets the needs of learners, QLA Transition provides the evidence behind those conversations.
Go Beyond your Scaled Scores with…
- Strategic Leadership Support – Summary reports providing a high-level view of performance across the cohort, supporting curriculum planning and long-term progress tracking.
- Cohort & Topic-Level Analysis – Forensic Breakdowns by subject, topic, and skill area, with insights by gender, disadvantaged status, SEN, EAL, and prior attainment.
- Forensic Pupil Profiles – Individual reports that highlight strengths and areas for development, designed to help guide target setting and personalised interventions.
- Custom Class Set Reports – Once you’ve finalised your teaching sets, we tailor the analysis to match. Simply send us a list of pupil names and UPNs, organised by each class set.
Behind every scaled score sits invaluable intelligence about what pupils know, where misconceptions exist, and which curriculum areas will need the greatest focus to secure future success. Whether you’re preparing for inspection, refining your curriculum, supporting vulnerable learners or laying the foundations for strong Progress 8 outcomes, QLA Transition provides the insight needed to move from assumption to understanding.
Benefits for All
One joined up and standardised approach across both phases
A more aligned curriculum journey from Y5 → Y6 → Y7
QLA Results
Primary Colleagues gain:
- A clear picture of curriculum strengths and gaps across their school
- A depth of understanding, not just the final score as pupils leave
- Evidence to guide future planning and CPD
- Insight to adjust strategies for new cohorts
- Meaningful data to support School Improvement
With this level of precision, primaries can refine delivery, address misconceptions earlier, and strengthen outcomes year on year.
QLA Transition
Secondary Colleagues gain:
- Stronger relationships with your feeder schools as you work together
- Better understanding of primary outcomes
- Clear strengths and gaps for every pupil, class, and cohort
- Standardised insight you can trust
- A true foundation for accelerated KS3 progress
This provides a clear baseline for Progress 8 and a clear starting point for the next stage of a pupil’s journey.
What are the next Steps?
DAISI Education work with Multi Academy Trusts, Federation and Local Authorities all over the country providing detailed Data Insight and Question Level Analysis.
We invite you to partner with us through a Group Order or Partnership. Both options give your group the freedom to order directly from our website, while ensuring senior leaders benefits from unified reporting, aligned insight, and a collaborative relationship that supports long‑term improvement.
- Consistent, Coordinated Analysis across your organisation
- Focus on Specific Curriculum Areas (e.g. reading, writing, mathematics)
- Personalised Insight for every School Headteacher
- High Level Reporting for Group Leaders
- Proven Impact with organisations across the country
For more information, please click on the appropriate link below or email us direct for a full conversation.