Grammar beats private schools at A-levels
source: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/grammar-beats-private-schools-at-...
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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/education/education-news/grammar-be...
In the UK, hundreds of highly priced private schools, where parents send their children to go for up to £27,000 a year, have been beaten in this year's A-level examinations by a free state school.King Edward VI Grammar School in Essex achieved an unbelievable five A-grades for every pupil.
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nesslochness
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How is this a surprise?
Grammar schools pick the smartest pupils.
Private schools are just for those who can afford it.
Being rich doesn't equate to being clever!
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nesslochness
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mischabarrett
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"You failed everything except Home Economics! Suck it up, hellcat!"
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mischabarrett
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rwylie
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One's saying to the other: "He may have got five A-levels, but look at the size of his..."
Ego.
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rwylie
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Sentwali
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Another win for public education internationally.
Caption comment: "These aren't my SAT scores, Christy. These are the results of the paternity test. Its John Edwards's baby! Dammit!"
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Sentwali
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phillyharper
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Take THAT snobbery.
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phillyharper
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rwylie
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Five per person seems to be amazingly high: I reckon a very few got about ten, and pushed the average up.
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rwylie
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