The study found that attainment had been improving for pupils who were eligible for free school meals for less than 60 per cent of their time in schools. (schoolsweek.co.uk)
Additionally, pupils on free school meals made up just 19 per cent of GCSE entrants, even though they make up 27 per cent of the population nationally. (educationbusinessuk.net)
Along with other MPs I also led the campaign for universal free school meals in our primary schools. (labour-uncut.co.uk)