…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…
43 state school students admitted early to top US universities
…change lives. I’m very proud to be part of that.” Applications for this year’s programme close on 20 January and can be completed online (http://us.suttontrust.com). The US Programme is based…
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…