The end of the grammar school?

Article Abstract:

The use of examinations or interviews to select students for UK secondary schools fell from favour in the 1970s and 1980s, and more than 90% of secondary-age children now attend comprehensive schools, which replaced the old grammar and secondary modern schools. There are only 161 grammar schools left in the UK, and there are mixed views about whether they should remain. Some teachers and parents feel that selective entry to secondary schools is unfair, especially as it can sometimes mean that students do not gain a place at their local school. However, others feel that selective systems produce better results than comprehensive systems.

Secondary Schools, Public, High schools, Public opinion, School, Choice of, School choice, Education, Secondary, Secondary education

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All aboard ... fee-paying schools reach out to state sector

Article Abstract:

There have been mixed reactions from the UK's independent schools about moves by the government to encourage them to cooperate more extensively with state schools. Independent schools are aware that cooperation can bring benefits for both the state and the independent sector, but also need to remain on good terms with their pupils' parents, who are looking for higher standards than those found in the state sector. Research indicates that much of the cross-sector activity already taking place is not based on mutuality.

Private Schools

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Victims of their own success

Article Abstract:

The UK's most successful primary schools are facing significant challenges as the government seeks to reduce class sizes. These schools wish to reduce class sizes, but find themselves unable to do so because there is very strong demand for places. Some are responding by drawing up plans for expansion, but others are unable to expand. There are also concerns about whether sufficient funding will be made available by the government to allow the most successful schools to expand.

United Kingdom, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Elementary Schools, Public, Elementary schools

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