But that's because of the social composition of Bucks and Trafford, not because they have grammar schools. Their primary schools do very well, before selection at 11. Guess why? Social class. (View Post)

A very good analysis, which you could usefully extend to include private schools as well as grammar schools. (View Post)

Because the evidence base is huge and varied, and can't be reduced to a simple 'told you so' on an an internet blog. Do your own research. You could start by looking at the value-added… (View Post)

Thanks for the rudeness. I've spent the last forty years working in education and educational policy, much of it on data analysis, at a high level. So while I'm pretty ignorant about much, … (View Post)

So when us northerners say we're from 'up north' we're rightly acknowledging that we're from most important place. Suits me. (View Post)