An east London school in one of the most deprived areas of the country is sending five students to top independent schools including Eton. The Cumberland School in Plaistow, an area blighted by gangs, runs a scholarship programme which helps students win places at top fee-paying schools. While Maleehah Khan, 16, (right) from Plaistow will study maths, economics and politics at University College School, Hampstead. He will now study maths, further maths, economics and geography at Bancroft School in Essex on a £38,000 scholarship. Maleehah Khan, 16, from Plaistow will study maths, economics and politics at University College School, Hampstead.

Source: Daily Mail February 07, 2020 17:52 UTC