State funded comprehensive

• A school that is funded by the government and does not select on the basis of academic achievement.
• How are they funded?

  State
• Do they have to follow the National Curriculum?

  Yes
• Are they inspected by Ofsted?

  Yes
• Can they have their own admissions policy?

  No
• Strengths:

  • All students receive equal education regardless of grades or income - it is fair
  • Everyone is given and equal opportunity to learn despite their background
• Weaknesses:

  • Mixed ability classes can make learning hard for some, behaviour can also be challenging (not everyone is at the same level or learn the same way)
  • Impact of streaming and setting