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PM asks Malthouse to draw up plans for new grammar schools

New education secretary asked to ‘look at areas that want to have’ grammars, but lifting ban not straightforward

Six facts about new schools minister Jonathan Gullis

Gullis has caused controversy, from calling teachers ‘woke warriors’ to rowdy behaviour in the Commons

Follow ‘evidence not ideology’ on grammar schools, ministers told

‘Evidence broker’ boss warns expanding selection is ‘unlikely’ to reduce inequality

Anna Firth, MP and founder, Invicta National Academy

Anna Firth is a co-founder of the online learning platform Invicta Academy and a member of the education select committee. The Conservative MP tells Jess Staufenberg how her teacher mother inspired her – and why she wants the ban on grammar schools lifted “And that’s 246 students now, Mr Cole! You can start.” Teaching assistant […]

The evidence that exposes calls to bring back grammar schools

With grammar schools seemingly back on the agenda – it feels like 2016 all over again. Thankfully we are not at that stage yet, but both candidates in the Conservative leadership election have shown their support for grammar schools, in the hope it will get them the support of party members. It has reignited the […]

Secondary modern sponsored by grammar school rated ‘inadequate’

Grammar formed trust to spread its ‘values and high aspirations’ after ministers urged selective schools to help their neighbours

Grammar schools ratings topple as new Ofsted regime bites

Kent school that controversially opened satellite site in 2015 among those downgraded

£64m to make grammar schools more inclusive – but the gap widens

Despite pandemic surge in free school meals rates, grammars given expansion cash have fallen further behind

Free school wins reinspection after Ofsted conflict of interest allegation

Doncaster’s XP East complained about ‘unprofessional conduct’ of inspection team over ‘requires improvement’ rating