…But the Universities and Oxford and Cambridge have defended their policies, with Oxford accusing the Trust of “perpetuating some of the most common myths” about its application process and both…
Oxbridge admissions are ‘intimidating and complex’, says social mobility charity
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…
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 Daily Mail featured new research from the Sutton Trust which examined the backgrounds of the new Cabinet. David Cameron today sought to shed his image for surrounding himself with…
New Commons still has high proportion of Russell Group graduates
…educational backgrounds of prospective parliamentary candidates. The new research brief, Parliamentary Privilege – the MPs, also shows that around half (48 per cent) of Conservative MPs were privately educated, compared…