17th June 2011.

Grammars shine again

Answers to Parliamentary Questions by Elizabeth Truss MP show that students in independent and state grammar schools are much more likely to take maths, science and language A-levels (subjects that are highly rated by top universities and employers) than students in comprehensive schools.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2003619/Just-state-pupils-qualified-elite-universities-soft-A-levels.html

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/education/educationnews/8575270/Comprehensive-school-pupils-mis-sold-soft-A-level-courses.html