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Gap in GCSE results between private and state schools widens at highest level

New figures highlighting the results gap between different school types have sparked fresh concerns about education inequalities.

Published Aug 22, 2024
Last updated Aug 22, 2024
Supporting image for story: Gap in GCSE results between private and state schools widens at highest level
Pupils at Brighton College after receiving nine 9s in their GCSE results (Gareth Fuller/PA)

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