Struggling pupils don't catch up

26 January 2012

The government data published as part of secondary school league tables suggests the majority of schools are failing struggling pupils.
As expected, those from disadvantaged backgrounds (classed as those on free school meals or in local authority care) do less well.

Only a third (34%) of these children achieve the government's benchmark of five GCSEs - or equivalent qualifications - graded A* to C, including English and maths.

In 909 schools, not one low-attaining pupil (those who did not reach Level 4 at the end of primary school) reached this threshold.

At the other end of the spectrum, 95% of pupils who started school "ahead" for their age (achieving Level 5 at the end of primary school) got five good GCSEs, including English and maths.

[When you can afford it, build a good foundation for your child right from the start. Sam]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-16721884