§ Mr. Liddell-GraingerTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will make a statement on the performance of schools within education action zones. [23675]
§ Mr. TimmsThe performance of schools in education action zones continues to improve. They are making useful contributions to raising standards and are closing the gap with national achievements. The most significant impact is being made by primary schools where achievement continues to rise faster than the national rate.