Deprived areas were also much more likely to account for a persistent number of struggling schools. Almost half of secondary schools were found to be only "satisfactory".
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Schools 'not closing social gap'
Published: 06 December, 2007
The social divide in schools in England shows little sign of closing, says the annual report from Ofsted inspectors. Chief Inspector Christine Gilbert warned that poorer children still had "odds stacked against them" - achieving lower results than wealthier children. Deprived areas were also much more likely to account for a persistent number of struggling schools. Almost half of secondary schools were found to be only "satisfactory". Related articles: |
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