The Latest Breaking News from the Sutton Trust

Research found that Bafta nominated actors are five times more likely to have attended a fee-paying school than the average person.

After the 2024 election, the British parliament looks very different, with a large Labour majority for the first time in more than a decade. While we don’t yet have a full analysis of the socioeconomic background of the new crop of MPs, the Sutton Trust calculated that 23% were privately…

Research by Sutton Trust finds disadvantaged students less likely to get into top performing schools in England than their peers

Warning of cuts to education provision because schools were not able to cope with cost increases in coming years.

Researchers have called for sustainable and well-funded support for young people experiencing mental health issues.

The attainment gap for the top grades between the north and south of England continues to be larger than it was before the pandemic, figures show.

Study shows cost of living influencing students’ choice, with fears of limiting effect on career options

Young people who plan to stay home are more likely to be from families facing financial challenges amid the rising cost of living, report suggests.

The government has promised to crack down on “rip-off degrees” in England. It will place a cap on student numbers for courses that deliver “poor outcomes” for students – because they have high drop-out rates or do not lead to well-paying jobs.