In 2017 Theresa May announced a £320m program to build a new generation of grammar schools. The plan would also will also pay for free transport for children from poorer families to attend selective schools within 15 miles of where they live. Opponents of the plan, including Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, claim it will take away funds from public schools.
37% Yes |
63% No |
37% Yes |
43% No |
20% No, focus on improving current standards instead |
See how support for each position on “Grammar Schools” has changed over time for 2.6m UK voters.
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See how importance of “Grammar Schools” has changed over time for 2.6m UK voters.
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Unique answers from UK users whose views extended beyond the provided choices.
@9CZPTF81yr1Y
I support both a reintroduction of grammar schools and a focus on improving current standards - no reason why both cannot be achieved
@98HBC8F2yrs2Y
Yes, but focus on improving comprehensive schools
@8ZVB4VN2yrs2Y
Grammar schools are still a thing.
@98XWT261yr1Y
I don’t know what grammar schools are
@8YYFJT92yrs2Y
Yes but increase funding for comprehensive schools
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