Disadvantaged pupils 'falling further behind', study finds

Joe Lepper
Wednesday, August 2, 2017

The attainment gap between the most disadvantaged pupils and their peers has worsened over the past decade, analysis of government data has revealed.

"Persistently disadvantaged" children are on average more than two years behind their peers in terms of academic achievement by the end of secondary school. Picture: NTI
"Persistently disadvantaged" children are on average more than two years behind their peers in terms of academic achievement by the end of secondary school. Picture: NTI

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