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July 2012
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Offering free school meals to all primary school pupils increased attainment in disadvantaged areas

When all primary school pupils in Newham and Durham were offered free school meals, attainment levels rose. Pupils in these areas made between 4 and 8 weeks more progress over a two year period than similar pupils in other areas. That is the main finding of new research published today by a consortium comprising the Institute for Fiscal Studies, NatCen Social Research and Bryson Purdon Social Research.

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