Those who passed the 11 plus entrance exam went to Grammar schools, those who didn't went to their local secondary modern. There has been much debate about the tripartite system. Marxists and socialists criticised it declaring that it reinforced capitalist values and inequality. This link HERE shows criticisms of the tripartite system.
In the 1970's the tripartite system was replaced with the Comprehensive system. This was meant to bring greater equality. Some Grammar schools do remain - there is fierce competition for places at these schools.. Children recieivng 100 hours of tutiton in an attempt to guarnatee their place.
Have a look at this link HERE and HERE for more information. Have a look at this article HERE which claims that grammar schools can actually boost social mobility.
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