Grammar Schools

(asked on 23rd November 2016) - View Source

Question to the Department for Education:

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what external research and evidence, other than the Sutton Trust's report, Evidence on the effects of selective educational systems, published in October 2008, she has used to formulate her policy on grammar schools; and if she will make a statement.


Answered by
Nick Gibb Portrait
Nick Gibb
This question was answered on 9th December 2016

The Department has reviewed a wide range of external research and evidence on grammar schools, including research on the impact of selection on the educational attainment of disadvantaged pupils.

We are still currently consulting on new proposals regarding selection in education and the Government’s policy will be informed by this consultation. All the evidence considered in preparing the consultation document, Schools that work for everyone, is referenced and available publicly.

Existing evidence is based on the current grammar school system. We are proposing significant changes to the requirements placed on selective schools to ensure that they raise standards for all pupils as part of a diverse schools system.

Our proposals are aimed at delivering a schools system that works for all children and offers parents genuine choice by increasing the number of good and outstanding school places.

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