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The Opportunity Index
A detailed look at the geography of opportunity and social mobility.
Social mobility in the workplace
A comprehensive guide to widening access for employers.
Impact Report for the Sutton Trust 1998 – 2010
28th August 2010
A report from the University of Nottingham documenting the impact funding from the Sutton Trust has had on widening participation at the university. The...
Read reportSubmission to the Independent Review of Higher Education Funding and Student Finance
30th May 2010
The Sutton Trust's submission to Lord Browne's review of Higher Education Funding and Student Finance.
Read reportThe Reach for Excellence Programme: a summary and discussion of findings from the first cohort of students
1st January 2010
A summary and discussion of the findings from the first cohort of students who participated in the Reach for Excellence scheme at the University...
Read reportApplications, Offers and Admissions to Research Led Universities
31st July 2009
A joint report by the Sutton Trust and the Department for Business, Innovation, and Skills on applications, offers and admissions to research leading universities.
Read reportInnovative University Admissions Worldwide: A Percent Scheme for the UK?
1st July 2009
A review of the evidence around bold approaches to widening access to higher education and a proposal for a pilot percent scheme.
Read reportAn Evaluation of the Reach for Excellence Programme – Interim Report
15th June 2009
Interim report by NFER of the Reach for Excellence scheme at the University of Leeds.
Read reportPrimed for Success
1st May 2008
Institute of Education Study looking at the characteristics and practices of state schools with good track records of entry into prestigious UK universities.
Read reportTen Year Review of Sutton Trust Summer Schools
1st March 2008
Sutton Trust Summer School students from non-traditional backgrounds do well in degrees.
Read reportKnowing Where to Study? Fees, Bursaries and Fair Access
2nd February 2008
Poorer students have little knowledge of bursaries on offer, and some are deterred from university by fear of debt, according to research from Staffordshire...
Read reportCOSMO Study
Major new cohort study examining the long-term impact of the pandemic on educational inequality and social mobility.
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