We all know the school stereotype. Government schools are full of disadvantaged students and struggling for money, while overfunded wealthy independent schools receive taxpayer money they will just spend on fancier swimming pools.
This is a myth.
As recent research clearly demonstrates, government schools reflect the socioeconomic status of parents in the school catchment areas.
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