The Kent Test results came out this week – a defining moment in any child’s life, if for no other reason than it determines which school you’ll be attending for the next few years. Grammar schools, not surprisingly, are held in high regard among parents. Whether it is perception over reality, they see the places as a hotbed of learning and a stepping stone to a more successful life. They are, in most cases, absolutely correct. Not to mention that any parent worth their salt wants their child to have the best possible start – regardless, normally, of their politics on the issue. Putting aside t…
