Written questions

Secondary Education: Boys

Commons · Question 48363 · Tabled 28 Apr 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 7 May 2025

Question

Asked by Sir Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department plans to take to improve learning outcomes for boys at Secondary School level.

Answer

Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 7 May 2025

Every child and young person should be able to achieve and thrive in education, regardless of background. As in previous years, girls continue to do better than boys across all headline measures, and although the gap has narrowed compared to 2018/19, ther...