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Why do regional gaps exist?
Regional gaps in educational attainment are complex, often linked to socioeconomic factors, access to resources, quality of teaching, and local economic opportunities. The story points to a record difference in top A-level grades between London and the north-east, suggesting deep-seated issues that new policies aim to tackle.
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