Sentences with phrase «grammar school system»
«The fact that, under this code, grammar schools can increase pupil numbers without any requirement to consult, demonstrates the Government is deceiving the public when it claims it is not expanding the selective grammar school system.
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Painting a wholly critical picture of grammar schools ability to improve attainment, the EPI suggests that the sponsored academies programme has «had a more positive impact on the attainment of disadvantaged pupils compared with the present grammar school system».
«There is a strong indication that families on below average earnings are not being helped by the current grammar school system,» said the Sutton Trust.
Addressing the criticism that those who do not pass the 11 - plus are left behind by a grammar school system, Fallon argued that non-academic children should have «proper alternatives that are equally outstanding».
People have a romantic view of what the grammar school system is like but its just not the same any more.»
Under the grammar school system, pupils who pass the exam can go to the local grammar, while those who do not go to the local «secondary modern school».
«Three things need to be established before selection by ability, such as is used in a grammar school system, can be promoted in an ethical manner.
In the 1960s the Labour government tried to do away with the grammar school system by introducing comprehensive schools which taught all ability levels.