Data shows that Haringey has the biggest attainment gap between White British and Black Caribbean students in the country.
Haringey has the largest attainment gap between Black Caribbean students and White British - stock photographSchool classes aimed at black children have been defended by a council amid complaints the practice is "divisive".
In a letter to parents seen by the BBC, the school defended the classes, saying that data at Coldfall Primary School "unequivocally shows that there is an attainment gap between pupils of black and black heritage and their white peers". "The council has a number of targeted programmes for our young people to help them improve their attainment, including the NIA Academy," the councillor said.One Coldfall parent whose child attends the classes told the BBC: "My son has thoroughly enjoyed these classes and he comes away feeling empowered after every session.
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