Written question asked by Nirj Deva (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 March 1996. It was answered by James Paice (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 March 1996 on behalf of the Department for Education and Employment.

Dept for Education and Employment

Question: What assessment she has made of the academic performance of children at grant maintained schools in London. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Deva: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment what assessment she has made of the academic performance of children at grant-maintained schools in London.[20160] Mr. Paice: The 1995 performance tables show that 47 per cent. of pupils in grant-maintained schools in Greater London achieved five or more good GCSE passes, compared with 34 per cent. of pupils in local education authority schools. A comparison of comprehensive schools only in the two sectors shows that 43 per cent. of pupils in GM comprehensive schools achieved five or more good GCSE passes compared with 32 per cent. in LEA schools.

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