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<p>99% of grammar schools are good or outstanding. 75% percent are outstanding. They
provide excellent education and are oversubscribed.</p><p>There is already a wide
range of published research that explores the question of the effect of grammar schools
on social mobility. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]</p><p>In order to promote greater social mobility,
the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department for Education and the
Grammar School Heads Association sets out the commitment of its members to increase
the number of disadvantaged pupils on roll. Many prioritise pupil premium children
for admission. Those gaining places in a grammar school will benefit from the high
quality education they deliver.</p><p>Alongside the MOU, the 22 successful bids from
the Selective Schools Expansion Fund all prioritise pupil premium children for admission,
with some also committing to lowering the entrance test pass mark for such pupils
and undertaking outreach work to increase the number of disadvantaged pupils on roll.
They are in the early stages of delivering their five-year plans.</p><p> </p><p>[1]
Andrews et al., 2016, EPI, “Grammar schools and social mobility”</p><p>[2] Atkinson
et al., 2006, "The result of 11+ Selection: An Investigation into Opportunities
and Outcomes for Pupils in Selective LEAs"</p><p>[3] Gorard and Siddiqui, 2016,
"Grammar schools in England: a new approach to analysing their intakes and outcomes"</p><p>[4]
Burgess et al., 2018, "Assessing the role of grammar schools in promoting social
mobility"</p><p>[5] Cribb et al., 2013, "Entry into Grammar Schools in England"</p>
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