…higher in each subject compared to their peers in other school types. Sir Peter Lampl, founder of the Sutton Trust, said: “Free schools were supposed to bring new and innovative…
One in four teachers take on private tuition outside of school
…into commissioning self-funded research to further contribute to the science and knowledge of education research. www.nfer.ac.uk @TheNFER Ipsos MORI interviewed 2,809 school children aged 11-16 in secondary schools (excluding special…
Response to new UCAS data
SUTTON TRUST RESPONDS TO UCAS FIGURES Commenting on the latest UCAS figures, Sutton Trust CEO Dr Lee Elliot Major said: “It is very worrying to see that university applications from…
Better Statements
…competitive university. Dr Jones’ comparison shows that the “personal” element of the personal statement needs to be interpreted carefully. Unsurprisingly, admissions tutors seem to be primarily interested in a student’s…
Students face extra repayments of £2,800 if repayment threshold frozen on existing loans
…its research and recommendations into a government consultation on the issue that closes in mid-October. Sir Peter Lampl, Chairman of the Sutton Trust and of the Education Endowment Foundation, said…
Oxbridge graduates teaching in state secondary schools double in decade
…access the best teachers as their more advantaged peers.” Barnaby Lenon, Chairman, Independent Schools Council, said: “The Sutton Trust are right to identify that teachers with high quality qualifications are…