The term "affluent backgrounds" refers to individuals who come from families with a high level of wealth, resources and financial stability. Full definition
It seems that private school students have higher scores because they come from more affluent backgrounds, not because the schools they attend are better educational institutions. (weac.org)
Equally, pupils from less affluent backgrounds who took part «are more likely to be highly motivated» and «more able» than their peers who did not sign up. (educationbusinessuk.net)
At present, 80 per cent of high - achieving children from more affluent backgrounds in Kent attend grammar schools whereas in poorer families, it is only only 57 per cent. (educationbusinessuk.net)