Ending tax exemption for private education has not led to influx at selective secondaries predicted by criticsClaims that England’s grammars will be “swamped” in September by pupils priced out of private schools by VAT on fees...
Read MorePupils in grammar school areas experience little boost in results, while grades among brightest may actually be lowerPupils in English regions dominated by grammar schools experience little or no boost in results compared with...
Read MoreKatharine Birbalsingh says disadvantaged pupils with few resources struggle to win placesThe UK’s social mobility tsar has cast doubt on Liz Truss’s plans to revive grammar schools in England, arguing that they...
Read MoreGovernment policy faces opposition, with many saying that selection does not improve social mobilityAcademics, education unions and politicians of every hue have attacked government plans for more grammar schools, warning that...
Read MoreTory leadership candidates want to bring back grammar schools among other campaign promises but critics are wary“This is sugar-rush policymaking. It grabs a headline but has no real substance.” Such was the verdict...
Read MoreDefence secretary says Truss is only candidate with right experience after rivals take part in first official Conservative party hustings in LeedsBen Wallace, the defence secretary, has endorsed Liz Truss to be the next...
Read MoreLiz Truss and former chancellor take part at first official Conservative party hustings in LeedsRishi Sunak has said he would back the creation of new grammar schools if he becomes prime minister, as he clashed with Liz Truss at...
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