Research and analysis

How schools narrow attainment gaps between ethnic groups

A study to find out whether schools closing the ethnicity achievement gap have done so by focussing on ethnicity, or as a result of other approaches.

Applies to England

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This work was commissioned by the Department for Education (DfE) in partnership with the Cabinet Office as part of Inclusive Britain, the government’s response to the independent Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities report.

This study contributes to action 30 of Inclusive Britain that commits DfE to:

investigate the strategies used by multi-academy trusts who are most successful at bridging achievement gaps for different ethnic groups and raising overall life chances

The qualitative study was designed to be a preliminary investigation which involved:

  • conversations with national stakeholders
  • a series of interviews with leaders within 9 multi-academy trusts

The report may be useful for leaders of schools and trusts.

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Published 30 November 2023

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