Do you think schools should be allowed to ask pupils for their religious background when they decide who to offer a place?

	%
Yes, if they have a religious ethos	23
Yes, if they need to know the background of pupils to make sure they have a mixed intake	21
No, they should not ask	43
I don't know	13

 

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Results for men and women

	%
	Male	Female
Yes, if they have a religious ethos	23	24
Yes, if they need to know the background of pupils to make sure they have a mixed intake	19	22
No, they should not ask	45	41
I don't know	14	13

 

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Results for people of different religions

	%
	Catholic	Protestant	No religion
Yes, if they have a religious ethos	35	21	13
Yes, if they need to know the background of pupils to make sure they have a mixed intake	18	24	21
No, they should not ask	34	43	52
I don't know	12	12	14

 

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