Selective schools make no difference to GCSE results, study says

Analysis undercuts argument that grammar schools are needed for the brightest pupils to reach their full academic potentialSelective schools make no difference to pupils ’ GCSE results, according to a scientific analysis that undercuts the argument that grammar schools are necessary for the brightest pupils to reach their full academic potential.The study showed that the 7% difference in performance on GCSE results between selective schools (private and grammar) and comprehensives was almost entirely explained by differences in the ability and family income of the pupils. Once these factors were accounted for, the value added by selective schools dropped to less than 1%.Continue reading...

Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 23, 2018 Category: Science Authors: Hannah Devlin Science correspondent Tags: Grammar schools Education Secondary schools GCSEs Toby Young Science Exams Source Type: news