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Why do former private school pupils dominate university sports?

Why do former private school pupils dominate university sports?

In the UK, there’s a systemic wealth divide in university sports. But where does this stem from? The Mancunion explores the legacy of sports growing up, with matches being gated rather than inclusive.
Does UoM’s admissions process prioritise the privileged?

Does UoM’s admissions process prioritise the privileged?

The University of Manchester’s latest Access and Participation Plan indicates students from independent schools are more likely to be made an offer
Study shows academies have higher university application success rates than private schools

Study shows academies have higher university application success rates than private schools

Academies were just under 1% more successful than private schools when it came to securing university places

Top professions dominated by private school leavers

Oxbridge and leading private schools produce the majority of top professionals

University admissions attacked for shunning private schools

The High Master of The Manchester Grammar School claims that ‘positive discrimination’ acts against privately educated pupils