secondary modern school
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secondary modern schools
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a type of secondary school in the UK that provides a general education for students who do not attend grammar schools
A secondary modern school is a type of secondary school in the UK that generally provides a less academically focused education compared to grammar schools. It typically serves students who did not pass the entrance exam for grammar schools, offering practical and vocational education in subjects like home economics, technical skills, and the arts.
- After taking the 11-plus exam, John was assigned to a secondary modern school rather than a grammar school.
- Secondary modern schools focus on practical subjects and vocational training to prepare students for the workforce.
- Mary attended a secondary modern school where she received a well-rounded education in various academic and technical subjects.
- In the mid-20th century, secondary modern schools were established as part of the tripartite system of education in the UK.
- The government's education reforms aimed to address inequalities by improving resources and opportunities in secondary modern schools.