Data analysis by Education Datalab draws similar conclusions, with clear recommendations for action to address the persistent inequalities in pupil performance. In the north, 41% of schools have more than 20% of their pupils who are long-term disadvantaged, compared with 2% in London. The proportion of schools with 50% or higher of low-impact long-term disadvantaged (most minority ethnic) pupils is 7% in London and 63% in the north. Perhaps it is time to lock the secretary of state for education in room with a few well-chosen heads and education researchers to agree a set of long-term principles for schools education in England. Michael CrossRichmond, Surrey• One of the main reasons why London schools do better was the long lasting and visionary success of the London Challenge.

Source: The Guardian April 01, 2018 17:15 UTC