Black achievement
Barnet Council is working to close the educational attainment gap for Black Caribbean and mixed White and Black Caribbean pupils, with a conference planned for July 2026.
Barnet Council is currently addressing a persistent educational attainment gap for Black Caribbean and mixed White and Black Caribbean pupils, identified through its recent research. This disparity exists despite overall improvements in attainment for disadvantaged pupils in Barnet, which now surpasses the national average, a report to the council said in March 2026.
To tackle this, Barnet Council is implementing a multi-faceted strategy and plans to host a conference in July 2026 aimed at improving educational outcomes. As part of its research, officers visited nine schools across the borough to examine factors influencing engagement and curriculum visibility.
The council's research, published in March 2026, highlighted that the attainment gap for Black pupils is evident from early years, with these pupils generally entering school at a lower level compared to their peers.
Key facts
- Barnet Council plans to host a conference in July 2026 to improve educational outcomes for Black pupils. Source
- Research identified a significant attainment gap for Black Caribbean and mixed White and Black Caribbean pupils. Source 1 Source 2
- The disparity in attainment for Black pupils is evident from early years. Source
- Barnet's overall attainment for disadvantaged pupils surpasses the national average. Source 1 Source 2
- Officers visited nine schools as part of a research project. Source
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