STATISTICS

Question 1

Definition of material deprivation

Answer 1

Refers to poverty and a lack of material necessities such as adequate housing and income

Question 2

Department for Education (2012)

Answer 2

Barely 1/3 of pupils eligible for FSM achieve 5 or more GCSE’s at A*-C including English and Maths, compared against nearly 2/3 of other pupils

Question 3

Flaherty (2004)

Answer 3

Money problems in the family are a significant factor in younger children’s non-attendance at school

Question 4

How many ‘failing’ schools are located in deprived areas?

Answer 4

Nearly 90%