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Attainment gap for Scotland's poorest is worsening, campaigners say
New research by the Poverty Alliance finds the disparity begins in the early years of education and grows wider over time

THE attainment gap for Scotland’s poorest pupils is stark and worsening due to the pandemic, campaigners have said.

New research published today by the Poverty Alliance found that the disparity begins in the early years of education and grows wider over time.

In 2019, 43.5 per cent of pupils in the most deprived areas achieved one or more Higher qualifications when leaving school, compared to almost 79.3 per cent of pupils living in the least deprived areas.

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