You may be a poppet, but you're just not up to scratch

Article Abstract:

The practice among some UK independent schools of setting very high academic standards and forcing children who do not meet these standards to leave is discussed. The fact that schools place very strong emphasis on their position in the league tables is highlighted.

Secondary Schools, Private, Private schools

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What's a girl to do when there's no room at the school?

Article Abstract:

The difficulties associated with allocating places at the most popular secondary schools in the UK are discussed. Some parents resort to deception to obtain a place for their child at the most successful schools.

United Kingdom, Public affairs, Secondary & Technical Schools, High schools, College admissions, School admissions

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The city that refused to be bottom of the class

Article Abstract:

Efforts to improve standards at schools in Leicester, England, are discussed. The city had 15 schools officially designated as failing in 1998, but now only has two.

Elementary & Secondary Schools, Schools, British, Leicester, England

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