Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Review and implement reforms to tackle racial disparities in educational outcome
Closed
44 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government to consider racial disparities in academic outcomes, which were evidenced by the flawed grading algorithm that disadvantaged many schools in low socio-economic areas, and implement reforms to tackle these.
ONS statistics show that academic progress from age 11 to 16 varies significantly by race. In 2011, the Government found that black students had the lowest predicted grade accuracy at 39.1%
BAME students have to prove themselves in their final exam, because of this bias and inequality that appears in the education system. The Government must establish why these racial disparities occur, and implement reforms to ensure that students of all races have equal opportunities for academic success.
BAME students have to prove themselves in their final exam, because of this bias and inequality that appears in the education system. The Government must establish why these racial disparities occur, and implement reforms to ensure that students of all races have equal opportunities for academic success.
Timeline
| 28 Sep 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 28 Mar 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
44
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
28 Sep 2020
Closed
28 Mar 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.