Disadvantaged pupils worst hit by A-level downgrades, figures show

Fiona Simpson
Thursday, August 13, 2020

Disadvantaged students have been worst affected by the government’s controversial standardised grading system used to award A-level results, official figures show.

Education Secretary Gavin Williamson insists the standardisation system is 'robust and fair'. Picture: Adobe Stock
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson insists the standardisation system is 'robust and fair'. Picture: Adobe Stock

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