Disadvantaged pupils
In school performance measures in England, pupils eligible for free school meals in the last six years, looked-after children and previously looked-after children.
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- England
- Topic
- Funding
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Related terms
- Disadvantage gap England
- The difference in attainment between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.
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