The science behind the 11-plus is controversial and its history is full of scandal. The idea that 'intelligence' is fixed and can ... Read more
Schools are always a mix of good and bad, teaching quality will always vary to some extent, and no school can realistically ... Read more
The idea that there are two types of children needing different routes to academic or vocational education is supported by many people. ... Read more
There is a view that grammar schools add to the range of choice for parents and so should be more widely available. ... Read more
This is a summary of evidence about the mental health and well-being aspects of the 11-plus. It complements our Facts, Figures and ... Read more
A Kent newspaper recently published a story about 61 children who passed the 'Kent Test' (local 11-plus test) not being given a ... Read more
There is a widespread belief that in the height of the grammar school era, in the 50s and 60s, there was an ... Read more
Deputy Council leader doesn't seem to understand Bucks' attainment gap A councillor in Buckinghamshire has criticised a local authority cabinet member’s claims ... Read more
New research from the Sutton Trust looked at trends in the use of private tutoring and found that 30% of young people ... Read more
A major new study of school admissions from the University of Bristol points out that badly designed policies can create social inequality ... Read more
