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England’s GCSE results show ingrained social and regional inequality post-Covid

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Admin

Analysis of grades shows disparities also conceal enormous variations in performance within each region

As the tide of exam results affected by Covid recedes, it reveals stark social and regional inequalities in GCSE performances across England that are barely changed or worse than before the pandemic struck.

Those receiving their GCSE results this week were in their first year of secondary school when the pandemic began in early 2020, with that year and the next hugely disrupted as a result.

Some comprehensive schools ‘more socially selective than grammars’

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Admin

Research by Sutton Trust finds disadvantaged students less likely to get into top performing schools in England than their peers

Some comprehensive schools are more “socially selective” than grammar schools, according to new research which has called on the government to review the admissions code in England to improve access for poorer pupils.

While grammars are inherently selective, as admission is based on passing an 11-plus examination, comprehensive secondary schools admit local children, regardless of academic ability or social background, based on a school’s admissions policy.