Researchers found state school pupils with A* grade A-levels were likely to get better degrees than those from private schools with similar A-level gradesState school pupils are likely to achieve better at university than independent school pupils with similar A-level results,according to a fresh study.
The findings will add to the debate around university admissions, and whether applications from state school pupils should be favoured over those from private schools, or although the results were vigorously disputed by representatives from independent schools. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com