HC Deb 15 November 2001 vol 374 c867W
Chris Grayling

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will make a statement on the achievements of pupils of comparable ability in areas of(a) selective secondary education and (b) comprehensive secondary education. [10074]

Mr. Timms

GCSE results (based on grades and average point scores) for 15-year-olds in grammar schools are, broadly speaking, similar to the top 25 per cent. in comprehensive schools. 25 per cent. reflects the proportion of pupils typically admitted by grammar schools in fully selective LEAs.