According to the study, only a small minority of these educational institutions are entitled to consistent support programs, such as the granting of free school meals.
In contrast, it’s a disadvantage when the educational institution is overbooked, excluding those who don’t have enough money to live near the top-performing institutions, the Nuffield Foundation-funded report revealed.
The analysis indicated that using geographic location as an entry requirement may “create or reinforce” “segregation” in local communities, since the wealthiest parents have the resources to acquire that spot in public schools through the real estate market.
According to Ruth Maisey, director of this non-profit foundation’s education program, “the research highlights the very real obstacle that students from low-income households face when applying for their place in secondary school.”
Likewise, he hopes this study will provide more room for creative thinking about using their entry criteria in promoting opportunity and more equitable access.
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