But those in favour argue they can offer children from ordinary backgrounds an education often only available to those who can afford to pay for it. (bbc.co.uk)
Worse, seen against a more ordinary background, would they look as dull and undistinguished as they truly are? (firstthings.com)
Into No10 come a succession of people with ordinary backgrounds who have won their places through graft and intelligence. (totalpolitics.com)