The Professional Teacher
Support for teaching professionals in the classroom and beyondSuccess at school linked to where you live

13th January 2016
The Social Market Foundation has produced a report showing that exam performance is linked to where you live, and that location has more influence on grades than ever before, although social background and income still play a part. London is now one of the top-performing areas, despite pockets of poverty and deprivation, and coastal areas are generally underperforming. The gender gap has widened, with girls consistently outperforming boys, and the performance of ethnic minorities has significantly improved. Click here for an interactive map showing performance in all areas of the UK.
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