A comprehensive school is a type of secondary school in the UK that is designed to cater to all students regardless of their academic ability, providing an inclusive, equal-opportunity environment.
Unlike selective schools, which admit students based on entrance exams, comprehensive schools accept students from all backgrounds and abilities that live within a specific area. These schools aim to offer a broad curriculum, allowing every student a chance to succeed academically, socially, and personally by providing varied educational courses and extracurricular activities.
Comprehensive schools are significant in the study of GCSE Sociology as they reflect issues of social equality, educational access, and the role of the education system in addressing social stratification.
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