Schools becoming less segregated

We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Otherwise, we'll assume you're OK to continue. Schools becoming less segregated Immigration and the recession have combined to reduce the levels of race and class segregation between English schools sharply in recent years, according to new research by Durham University. The rising numbers of people falling into economic hardship since 2008 has meant that pupils eligible for and claiming free school meals have become more evenly distributed across England's school system, while a similar process has occurred with regard to children from minority ethnic groups. In addition, the policy of trying to educate more children with special educational needs in mainstream schools has helped reduce the degree to which schools differ in the proportions of SEN pupils they educate. Professor Stephen Gorard, from the School of Education at Durham University, who led the research, said: "England appears to suffer from a 'stubborn' underlying level of segregation for any indicator of disadvantage.