Facts, Figures and Evidence about Grammar Schools
Facts and figures about grammar schools There are 163 grammar schools in England. Around 5% of secondary pupils in England attend a ... Read more
How Members of Parliament respond to evidence in relation to secondary selective education
The Impact of Research Evidence on Education Policy: How Members of Parliament respond to evidence in relation to secondary selective education Authors: Alan ... Read more
Comprehensive Future’s response to inquiry on the impact of COVID-19 on education
This is Comprehensive Future's response to the Education Select Committee inquiry into the impact of COVID-19 on education. We believe the 11-plus ... Read more
Take part in the Labour Party’s National Policy Forum Consultation
The Labour Party’s National Policy Forum Consultation 2019 is considering local accountability within the National Education Service. We have responded to the ... Read more
The father of the 11-plus: the sorry tale of Cyril Burt
Why on earth do we still have the 11-plus? An education system, which splits children up when they are so young and ... Read more
Our two new reports
We have produced two new reports outlining policy proposals for ending 11-plus selection and creating fair school admissions. Melissa Benn, chair of ... Read more
Decision Time : A Plan for Fair Admissions
Comprehensive Future has produced a plan for school admissions reform which is co-authored by journalist and campaigner Fiona Millar and former School ... Read more
What does research tell us about selection?
What does research tell us about selection? It tells us a great deal, and almost none of it is helpful to the ... Read more
Conservatives speak out against selection
Theresa May's government still appear to be supporting selective education, with Damian Hinds apparently keen to expand grammar schools, saying, "when it is ... Read more
Alan Parker – Next steps towards a genuinely successful comprehensive system
Alan Parker is a former Director of Education and Schools Adjudicator. At our recent AGM event he spoke about fair admissions and ... Read more