The 'education gap' hiding behind picture-perfect Cornwall and Devon
The South West peninsula, despite being England’s top tourist destination, lags behind in educational outcomes. Data shows the region ranks among the worst in GCSE performance when accounting for disadvantaged pupils, and factors such as high housing costs, car dependence, and remote locations exacerbate the gap. These challenges affect teacher recruitment and limit opportunities for local students.
- ▪The South West is the second‑worst performing region on GCSE results for pupils on free school meals, according to the South West Social Mobility Commission.
- ▪High house prices and rising rents in Cornwall increase living costs for low‑income families, making car ownership a necessity rather than a luxury.
- ▪Transport and geographic isolation make it difficult for teachers to attract to and retain in remote coastal schools, limiting educational provision.
- ▪Students in rural coastal areas have fewer local employers and cultural opportunities, restricting exposure to broader career options.
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The 'education gap' hiding behind picture-perfect Cornwall and Devon Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, The South West peninsula is England's top tourist destinationByBranwen Jeffreys, Education editor and Hope Rhodes, Education producerPublished2 hours agoThis year, millions of holidaymakers will head to Cornwall and Devon for their sandy beaches and pretty coastal towns - just two reasons why the South West peninsula is England's top tourist destination.Yet behind its wild coastal beauty and affluent towns lies a different story: one of lost opportunities and the unfulfilled potential of many growing up in the region.On almost every measure, the region is among the weakest educationally, according to the South West Social Mobility Commission, a coalition of organisations trying to…
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