The Government should establish an independent body to monitor school performance, recommends a report commissioned by the Sutton Trust. The proposal comes in a review of the UK’s record in…
Halifax launches £1 million university access scheme for Yorkshire youngsters
…from the higher social classes. In 1991/92 35% of those in the top three social classes went to university, compared to 11% from the bottom three – a gap of…
The Sutton Trust’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations
…and all those who have contributed to its “great ten years”. Sir Peter responded to Gordon Brown’s kind words by emphasising the Trust’s commitment to continuing its fruitful collaboration with…
Teachers showing alarming misconceptions about Oxbridge
…representation of state school pupils, while only 1.5% over-estimated (see appended tables). Only 8% of respondents picked the correct figure of between 51% and 60% of students coming from the…
Low social mobility in the UK has not improved in 30 years
…in 2002, only 10 per cent from the poorest 20 per cent of households did so. Sir Peter Lampl, Chairman of the Sutton Trust, commented: “Shamefully, Britain remains stuck at…
Poorer students have little knowledge of bursaries on offer
…offer, according to a report by Staffordshire University published today. The report was commissioned by the Sutton Trust, which seeks to improve social mobility by providing educational opportunities for young…