Paper 1- Ethnicity

Question 1

GCSE results

Answer 1

1. Highest scores from chinese ethnic groups (64.3)
2. White gypsy and Roma ethnic groups had the lowest score (19.1)
3. Pupils with free school meals from every ethnic group had a lower average score.

Question 2

EF- Cultural deprivation

Answer 2

• EAL speakers (english additional language) In 2018, 68% of EAL speakers reached the required standards in English and maths by the end of KS2, compared with 65% of native english speakers.

Question 3

EF- Family attitudes

Answer 3

Ruth Lupton (2004) Asian families closely model the system that operates within the schools. Adult authority is similar to in school therefore parents are more likely to be supportive of school behaviour policies.