…break the strangle-hold of the wealthiest on the highest performing schools, whether they be community or faith-based comprehensives, private schools or grammars. Throwing open their doors will have benefits for…
More data, better impact
…The outreach sector is placing an increased focus on evidencing what is working, and rightfully so. With over £800 million a year spent on university outreach activity, for example it…
UCAS data shows rise in unconditional offers: The Sutton Trust responds
Commenting on new UCAS data showing a rise in the numbers of teenagers being given unconditional offers, Sir Peter Lampl, founder and chairman of the Sutton Trust, said: “It’s seriously…
Another successful send-off
…weight to extra-curricular involvement, and generous financial aid packages. To say nothing of the excitement of spending four years studying in America! It is therefore no surprise that in recent…
The effect of GCSE reforms: Have they widened the disadvantage gap?
…Despite the intention to make GCSEs much more rigorous, the percentage of awards at the key threshold of grade 4/C has increased. It seems likely that the operation of comparable…
The case for fairer fees
…debt in the English-speaking world, owing around £46,000 when they graduate. When the government revised the system, turning maintenance grants into loans, this increased debt at graduation to around £50,000…