When grammar schools need pupils, the “standard” moves
Trust board minutes show that a second entrance test at the Weald of Kent Grammar School was driven by a need to ... Read more
How can the 11-plus pass mark stay the same while more pupils pass?
By James Coombs In 2018, the Times Education Supplement published an article, Grammar heads wanted admissions that would illegally ... Read more
“The son of a man who failed his 11-plus”: Andy Burnham supports comprehensive education
At the Labour Party Conference today, Prime Minister Andy Burnham made an unusually clear commitment: “We will rebuild a system of comprehensive ... Read more
Comps: The question it should have asked
Image: BBC / Comps By Alan Parker Radio 4's Comps was presented by Financial Times columnist turned teacher Lucy Kellaway. ... Read more
Academic selection reinforces inequality, major new study finds
The largest recent study of academic selection in Northern Ireland finds little evidence that it improves outcomes or social mobility, and strong ... Read more
A Comprehensive Future, Not a Tripartite Past
By Mike Murray The success of Andy Burnham’s education policy, led by Lucy Powell, is going to hinge on whether they can ... Read more
Kent County Council approves £7.3m grammar school expansion
Kent County Council has approved a £7.3 million expansion of Oakwood Park Grammar School in Maidstone, adding 30 places a year from ... Read more
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has long been one of the strongest political voices against school selection
As Andy Burnham settles into Downing Street, Comprehensive Future is highlighting his longstanding support for comprehensive education and fair school admissions — ... Read more
Burnham’s technical education plans are welcome — but only if they work in selective areas too
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has unveiled a major overhaul of England's education system designed to elevate technical and vocational learning to equal standing ... Read more
Why do Ofsted’s new report cards reward grammar schools and punish secondary moderns?
Schools Week recently analysed Ofsted new report cards and found that grammar schools were frequently judged to have a 'Strong' standard for ... Read more