…research relevant to improving the attainment of disadvantaged pupils. It covers 34 topic areas, ranging from arts participation to collaborative learning, using the best research available to summarise the average…
Best academy chains outperform mainstream average for poorer pupils, but weakest ones fall behind – new Sutton Trust research
…– a City-based livery company which has three academies, two of which are also linked to the successful Thomas Telford City Technology College in the West Midlands ARK Schools –…
Confusion in the Ranks: How good are England’s Schools?
…highlight some underlying consistencies. There are three main reasons for the different rankings: Countries are ranked on scores which may not be different; Different countries are involved; The tests differ…
Entry to Leading Universities
…us to reveal the extend of the imbalance in admissions. The results demonstrate that the students from non-privileged backgrounds who are achieving high scores at GCSE and A-level are not…
Teach Primary – Improving the Status and Quality of Primary School Teaching
…made available for those wishing to become primary teachers, other work-based opportunities should be opened to new graduates wanting to enter the primary sector There should be a focus on…
Higher education
…socio-economic backgrounds are much less likely to apply to and win a place at the most selective institutions than their better-off peers. There are many factors that contribute to this,…