More Grammar Schools not the way to boost Kent School Standards

Commenting on plans for a new Grammar School site in Sevenoaks, Kent - England's first grammar school in 50 years - Liberal Democrat Education spokesperson John Pugh said:

"It is not possible to have selection in schools without rejecting some pupils. Selective schooling leaves too many children behind at an early age and does not solve the serious problems with school places that many local authorities face.

"In a competitive high-skill economy we must ensure all schools achieve excellence by improving standards, but that is not done by creating new selective grammar schools that only benefit a few students.

"The Conservative Party's obsession with selective schooling is damaging the educational chances of children up and down the country."