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School Effectiveness and School Improvement
An International Journal of Research, Policy and Practice
Volume 29, 2018 - Issue 4
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The effect of schools on school leavers’ university participation

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Pages 590-613 | Received 21 Apr 2017, Accepted 01 Jun 2018, Published online: 22 Jun 2018

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