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Academic Achievement and Entitlement to Free School Meals, 2009, 18/03/10 [W]

This bulletin provides an annual update on the statistical relationship between the eligibility for Free School Meals (FSM) and performance at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Key Results

The statistical models fitted are similar for each year analysed, implying that the strength of the relationship is constant over time;
For each of the performance indicators selected, there is a strong link between achievement and the level of entitlement to free school meals: as the level of FSM entitlement increases, the level of achievement decreases;
The relationship is non-linear. At higher levels of FSM entitlement, reductions in entitlement have a relatively small effect on expected achievement. At lower levels of FSM entitlement, reductions in entitlement have a large effect on expected achievement;
The performance of pupils eligible for free school meals is below the national average for each key stage.

The bulletin is available to download from the Welsh Assembly Government website.

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