1965

• Comprehensives introduced - everyone can go as it is based on mixed ability - used catchment areas.
• Positive impacts:

  • More equal than having three different types of schools. 
  • Creates equality and inclusivity. 
  • There is less of a divide. 
  • They are designed to cater for children of mixed abilities and there isn’t an entrance exam such as the 11+.
  • They are larger so there are more subjects and facilities available and are seen as cheaper to fund and run. 
  • Catchment areas meant that schools were only enrolling local students.
• Negative impacts:

  • There were still some grammar schools which created a divide. 
  • Not everyone achieves as they might not suit everyone. 
  • There was setting and streaming within schools but it also created labelling and subcultures. 
  • Academically able students were seen to be held back by the less able especially without setting and streaming. 
  • Criticism that they accept lower standards. 
  • There is a limited parental choice as students are expected to go to the nearest school in the area.