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Mathematics: Education

Commons · Question 3065 · Tabled 19 May 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 28 May 2026

Question

Asked by James McMurdock

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Maths Hubs programme in improving GCSE maths attainment in disadvantaged areas.

Answer

Answered by Georgia Gould, 28 May 2026

The Maths Hubs programme aims to raise attainment for all students in England while reducing attainment gaps, including the disadvantage gap. Data for schools with high rates of free school meals (FSM) eligibility shows that approximately 60% of both prim...