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Grammar Schools became popular in the 16th century. These schools were usually established in towns and in most cases provided places for non fee-paying scholars. Some of these schools became fee-paying public schools in the 19th century. Others were gradually absorbed into the state system. After the passing of the 1944 Education Act, the name grammar was applied to those schools that provided an education for children who had passed the 11+ examination.

 

 

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