Written questions

English Language and Mathematics: GCSE

Commons · Question 115673 · Tabled 24 Feb 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 4 Mar 2026

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Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to provide support to schools in South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency where the number of pupils achieving a grade 4 or above in English and Maths is lower than the national av

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Answered by Georgia Gould, 4 Mar 2026

We know unacceptable inequalities in outcomes exist across the country and at every phase of education.The ‘Every child achieving and thriving’ White Paper establishes our plan to improve the outcomes of all children, building on support at home with a st...