Despite decades of education reform, UK children from disadvantaged backgrounds continue to fall behind their more well-off peers. This ever-widening divide remains one of the most persistent challenges in British education. Grounded in rich empirical evidence from the National Pupil Database, alongside in-depth analysis of case studies, interviews, and surveys, this book reveals what successful schools are doing to close the achievement gap. It identifies the leadership strategies, data-driven practices, and targeted interventions that make a measurable difference, and offers clear recommendations for policy makers and practitioners seeking lasting solutions to educational disadvantage. An invaluable resource for academics, policy makers, and school leaders, Tackling Education Inequality demonstrates how evidence-based policy and practice can work together to build a more equitable education system.
