Reading, maths levels at disadvantaged schools improving

Pupils’ reading and maths scores are continuing to improve in disadvantaged schools that get extra staff and supports from the Government.

Although children at these schools still fall short of national averages, some of the biggest impacts are being seen in the numbers of pupils at the lowest ability levels.

The results of the latest evaluation of primary schools in the Delivering Equality of Opportunity in Schools (DEIS) programme were hailed by Education Minister Ruairi Quinn as a sign of the value of extra investment.