Mind the Gap the GCSE dyslexic divide
This really shows how the education system is not fair and inclusive. Marking achievement needs to be looked at in a different way.
Introduction:Analysis of 2023/2024 data reveals stark disparities in GCSE attainment once again highlighting the significant challenges faced by dyslexic students within the UK education system. Our 'Mind the Gap' report sheds light on the enduring academic disadvantage experienced by these students, despite ongoing efforts to address educational equality.
The educational disparity:According to Department for Education data from 2023/2024 , only 21.6% of students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) such as dyslexia achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs. In contrast, 51.9% of students without Special Educational Needs (SEN) achieved the same grades—a staggering gap of over 30 percentage points. Even at the grade 4 level, the disparity persists, with 39.5% of dyslexic students passing both subjects compared to 72.3% of their peers.
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