Irena Barker in the TES covers the findings of our Oxbridge report Admissions processes for the universities of Oxford and Cambridge are “intimidating and complex”, and should be made simpler…
Sutton Trust calls for Oxbridge to streamline ‘intimidating and complex’ admissions process
Oxford and Cambridge universities should streamline their admissions processes as the current system is leading to confusion and complexity and could likely act as a deterrent to students from low-income…
Sutton Trust cited during final Commons debate on Education and Adoption Bill
The Education and Adoption Bill, which looks to replace the governing bodies of schools considered to be “coasting”, passed through the House of Commons on the 16th September. The Bill…
Labour leadership candidates have one thing in common – they all went to Oxbridge
…one thing in common – they all went to Oxbridge. … The Sutton Trust, a think tank which aims to promote social mobility, has analysed the educational background of all…
The comprehensive Cabinet
…the proportion of Cabinet ministers who went to a comprehensive school had more than doubled since 2010, from 21 per cent to 43 per cent. Read the full article here….
New Commons still has high proportion of Russell Group graduates
Times Higher Education highlighted the fact that nine out of ten new MPs in the House of Commons are graduates according to a new Sutton Trust report. The figures, from…