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Written question asked by Alan Milburn (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 July 2008. It was answered by Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour) on Monday, 1 September 2008 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.


Schools: Admissions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families what assessment he has made of the socio-economic profile of those parents appealing to get their children into the school of their choice.
Answer

We commissioned Sheffield Hallam university, in conjunction with NatCen, to map the effectiveness of the admission arrangements in England in 2006, and to assess parents' experience of these arrangements.The study found no significant association between parents' family characteristics and the likelihood that they would appeal against not getting a school of their choice.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
220658; 479 c1631W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Admissions Schools
Link
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