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The study, which was based on test results and other information from all pupils in England, challenges the common belief that high achievers do better in more academic schools.Findings, published in the peer-reviewed journal Educational Review, demo

New research, led by Durham University, claims that areas with comprehensive schooling actually fare just as well, with similar numbers of pupils achieving A*-C (now 9-4) grades.

Pupils in grammar school areas experience little boost in results, while grades among brightest may actually be lower