…independent schools (27%). In recent in-depth interviews with young people in this group, we found concerns around gaps in their knowledge from GCSE, as well as difficulty concentrating after periods…
New generation of top Olympians from comprehensive schools
…national heroes coming from comprehensive and other state schools. “But alumni of private schools are still over-represented among our medalists. Although some state schools have improved support for competitive sport…
Over 150 comprehensive schools more socially exclusive than the average grammar
…Selective Comprehensives 2024 report finds that, on average, pupils who are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM) are less likely to attend a top performing comprehensive even if there is…
Comprehensively Fair: Consultation
…direction of our work over the next few months. Deadline for submissions has been extended to the end of July. Thank you for taking part. 3 1 [gravityforms id=3 title=false]…
School admissions dashboard: How does your school compare?
…schools take in fewer disadvantaged pupils than live in their catchment area. Explore our interactive map to see how rates of Free School Meal eligibility in schools compare to their…
Contextual admissions: what you need to know
Binda Patel, our Head of Innovation, gives the low-down on the contextual admissions process. A university community should be diverse and represent the full makeup of our society. Universities recognise…