George Leckie

Professor George Leckie is a leading academic in Social Statistics at the University of Bristol's School of Education. He specializes in multilevel modeling, longitudinal data analysis, and applications in education and health. His current position is Professor of Social Statistics and Co-Director of the Centre for Multilevel Modelling. He holds a B.Sc., MSc, and PhD from the University of Bristol.

• Research Focus: Methodological development in multilevel modeling, school performance metrics, and administrative data analysis
• Key Contributions: Frances Wood Medal (2017) for contributions to Social Statistics

His research interests include value-added models for educational accountability, intersectional disparities in health and education, and methodological innovations in multilevel analysis. He has published over 80 journal articles and secured over £8 million in research grants. Current grants include studies on the 2020 GCSE 'exam fiasco' and intersectional quantitative methods.

Teaching includes leading the MSc Education (Open Pathway), supervising 9 PhD students, and delivering multilevel modeling courses globally. Professional activities include roles in the Royal Statistical Society and advising national and international organizations.