Unpopular classroom favourite? (8,3)

I believe the answer is:

teachers pet

(Other definitions for teachers pet that I've seen before include "Subject of favouritism at school" , "(Mocked) school favourite" , "Least popular child in the class?" , "Favoured child at school" , "Student of form favoured" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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