Since the introduction of Rab Butler's Education Act in 1944, and its rollout in 1945, there has been somewhat of a race to get children into grammar schools. Those who miss out (i.e. to not pass the 11 Plus exam 'end up' in comprehensive (state) secondary schools. And so the issues and political standpoints enter the debate!!
England only has 164 grammar schools now out of the total 3,448 secondary schools in England. For such a small number of academically selective schools, grammar schools still get a lot of attention - good or bad, depending on which side of the grammar school vs state school debate you prefer to be on!
In this video, I share some of the differences between state schools, their academic attainment - and why there is so much attention surrounding this debate!
What are your thoughts? Do you prefer grammar or state schools? Share your stories right here.
