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The Role of the Eleven-Plus Test Papers and Appeals in Producing Social Inequalities in Access to Grammar Schools

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  • Rebecca Allen
  • Joanne Bartley

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We use eleven-plus test and appeals data obtained from a large local authority to explore how the process of admission to grammar schools produces such a strong social gradient in entry rates. We look at disparities between eleven-plus and subsequent SATs scores by social background for each element of the test. We then turn to whether the headteacher assessment panel seems to help or hinder poor students on the cusp of passing. Our analysis has implications for how to improve access to grammar schools for those from disadvantaged families.

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  • Rebecca Allen & Joanne Bartley, 2017. "The Role of the Eleven-Plus Test Papers and Appeals in Producing Social Inequalities in Access to Grammar Schools," National Institute Economic Review, National Institute of Economic and Social Research, vol. 240(1), pages 30-41, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:sae:niesru:v:240:y:2017:i:1:p:r30-r41
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    1. Foliano, Francesca & Green, Francis & Sartarelli, Marcello, 2019. "Away from home, better at school. The case of a British boarding school," Economics of Education Review, Elsevier, vol. 73(C).

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    grammar schools; educational inequalities; academic selection;
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    • I24 - Health, Education, and Welfare - - Education - - - Education and Inequality

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