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High-achieving disadvantaged students are far less likely to take and pass entrance exams for selective schools

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Briefings

Research indicates disadvantaged students are significantly less likely than advantaged peers with similar academic attainment to take and pass entrance exams for selective schools. An opt-out system for these tests would only provide a modest improvement in outcomes.

Key points

• Disadvantaged students are less likely than advantaged peers with similar attainment to take and pass entrance exams for selective schools.
• Implementing an opt-out system for entrance exams would only deliver a small boost in outcomes.

Context

This finding suggests that existing selection mechanisms may disproportionately exclude disadvantaged students, potentially limiting their access to elite educational pathways.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single study; specific sample sizes, geographic scope, and statistical significance are not provided. Results remain preliminary and may vary across different educational systems.

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