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

Grammar schools are academically-selective secondary schools funded by the state

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Campaigners have blasted a decision by the government to block the release of information on ministerial discussions about new grammar schools.

Grammar schools 'not pulling their weight' with disadvantaged pupils, say campaigners, as figures show they educate far fewer SEND and looked-after children

A council has failed to tackle a “lack of willingness” of some schools to 'accommodate' children with SEND

Government policy faces opposition, with many saying that selection does not improve social mobility

A third of ‘outstanding’ grammar schools inspected since 2021 have kept an unconditional top grade, casting doubts on calls to revive selection.

Critics say disadvantaged children are losing out in England as selective schools find creative ways to poach students

Calls to scrap 11-plus Kent Test this year because of coronavirus impact on schooling  |  Updated: 19:04, 01 March 2021 Labour has called for the 11-plus Kent Test this year to be scrapped and for applications for a place at one of Kent’s 31 grammar schools be based on teacher assessment. Scroll down to take our poll The Kent Test, previously known as the 11 Plus, is sat by children hoping to go to grammar schools. Picture: iStock The education secretary Gavin Williamson has confirmed t...