…to compare schools on a like for like basis as never before. That has spurred real improvement, and with the pupil premium has placed the attainment of disadvantaged pupils centre…
Primary selection
…comprehensives could be regarded as socially selective. Rather less has been said about primary school admissions policies, yet the choices made at age five can impact on social mobility as…
Best in Class Summit
…in the least advantaged fifth of schools said their pupils were well-behaved compared with 96% in the most advantaged fifth. They also reported spending less time teaching and more time…
TEACHERS IN ADVANTAGED SCHOOLS ARE MORE EXPERIENCED THAN THOSE IN DEPRIVED SCHOOLS
…a research project by the University of Cambridge, which will be presented to a Sutton Trust conference in London today. The research will be presented to delegates at Best in…
Access to the top
…FTSE 100 CEOs that were educated in the UK. This is on top of distortions previously highlighted by the Sutton Trust in politics, law and finance. This compares to the…
OECD at a glance
…tour presenting the latest OECD international comparisons of education. This is now a truly global event. Andreas had just flown in from a trip that included Shanghai, Japan, Seattle and…