It is a shocking fact that just 26 per cent of white working class boys who receive free school meals achieve five or more GCSEs, including English and maths. The national average by contrast, is 63 per cent.
Of course, a child’s success is determined by a whole host of external factors outside of a school’s control, such as the aspirations of parents and the level of deprivation they face. However, I fervently believe that we can help every child succeed. I get this determination from the fact that it is possible to pinpoint other examples of so-called obstacles that have previously hindered the path to success for so many children. Gender being a case in point.
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