Children who eat breakfast before school are twice as likely to do well

Pupils who eat breakfast are up to twice as likely to do well at school as those who do not, according to a study of 5,000 pupils from 100 schools.

Researchers found a “significant link” between eating breakfast and performing above average on assessment scores. There was also a strong link between eating a healthy breakfast — such as cereal, bread, dairy or fruit — and doing well at school.

There was no such link for the one in five pupils who ate junk for breakfast, such as crisps or sweets.