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Pupils experiencing persistent disadvantage consistently demonstrate some of the lowest educational outcomes in the system, falling nearly two years behind their peers by the time they sit their GCSEs.

By John Smith and Jennifer Smith

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  • Reporting

    Persistent disadvantage: further analysis for Teach First

    Pupils experiencing persistent disadvantage consistently demonstrate some of the lowest educational outcomes in the system, falling nearly two years behind their peers by the time they sit their GCSEs.

    By Jon Andrews

  • Article

    The early years workforce: recruitment, retention and pay

    Pupils experiencing persistent disadvantage consistently demonstrate some of the lowest educational outcomes in the system, falling nearly two years behind their peers by the time they sit their GCSEs.

    By John Smith

  • Analysis

    Annual report 2026: education in England

    Pupils experiencing persistent disadvantage consistently demonstrate some of the lowest educational outcomes in the system, falling nearly two years behind their peers by the time they sit their GCSEs.

    By John Smith and Jennifer Smith

  • Article

    Free school meals take-up across local authorities

    Pupils experiencing persistent disadvantage consistently demonstrate some of the lowest educational outcomes in the system, falling nearly two years behind their peers by the time they sit their GCSEs.

    By Jennifer Smith

  • Analysis

    Teacher shortages in shortage subjects

    Pupils experiencing persistent disadvantage consistently demonstrate some of the lowest educational outcomes in the system, falling nearly two years behind their peers by the time they sit their GCSEs.

    By Jon Andrews, John Smith, and Jennifer Smith

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