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.
Ruth Tarrant
Ruth has been an enthusiastic Head of Economics and Politics for many years, having taught in a variety of schools and at university level. She is also a Senior Examiner. Ruth is passionate about boosting the quality of teaching and learning across all subjects in schools and colleges.
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