The Tripartite System

• From 1944 , education system influenced by meritocracy
• The 1944 Education Act (also referred to as the Butler Act) was passed and the Tripartite System was introduced
• What was the Tripartite System?

  It was a system which allocated students into one of three types of schools: Grammar, Secondary-Modern and Technical
• What did the Tripartite System use to allocate students into schools?

  They allocated students based on their supposed 'ability' which was identified from their results on the 11+ exams
• What were the features of a Grammar school?

  • Academic Curriculum
  • Access to non-manual jobs and higher education
  • For students who had passed the 11+ exams
  • Mainly Middle-class
• What were the features of a Secondary-Modern school?

  • Non-academic, 'practical' curriculum
  • Access to manual jobs
  • For students who had not passed the 11+ exams
  • (Mainly Working-class)
• What were the features of a Technical school?

  • Specialised curriculum
  • Focused on areas such as: Mechanics, Engineering and Science
  • Less widespread than other types
  • Perceived as less prestigious
• What system was introduced to replace the Tripartite System?

  The Comprehensive School System