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Secondary modern school
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a type of secondary school in the UK that provides a general education for students who do not attend grammar schools
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
complex compound
Countable
Plural form
secondary modern schools
What is a "secondary modern school"?
A secondary modern school is a type of secondary school in the UK that generally provides a less academically focused education compared to grammar schools. It typically serves students who did not pass the entrance exam for grammar schools, offering practical and vocational education in subjects like home economics, technical skills, and the arts.
Examples
After taking the 11-plus exam, John was assigned to a secondary modern school rather than a grammar school.
