Disadvantaged pupils ‘worst affected’ by exam grading system despite mocks U-turn, unions warn

Fiona Simpson
Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Disadvantaged A-level and GCSE pupils are most likely to be affected by the government’s exam grading scheme despite an eleventh hour U-turn on mock exam grades, education unions have warned.

Disadvantaged pupils are most likely to receive lower grades on results day, unions warn. Picture: Adobe Stock
Disadvantaged pupils are most likely to receive lower grades on results day, unions warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

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