The same number of young people from poorer areas - 38% - achieved grades 1-3 or a U in GCSE English language, compared to 22% of the most advantaged.
GCSE students from the poorest areas were also more likely to achieve low grades than their more advantaged peers in other subjects too, including history and the sciences. He added that the prime minster"needs to not only hold true to his promise of more investment for schools - but he must target it at those in areas of the greatest need".A DfE spokeswoman said that the education gap has"narrowed significantly" since 2011.
Isn’t this obvious? It’s never been any different.
Is this really a surprise to anyone?!
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