The number of state school pupils gaining undergraduate places at Oxford University has risen to a record-breaking figure of 70% for the next academic year. While this would appear commendable by many, key figures from […]
Eton Mess: Why Private Schools Are Leaving A Bad Taste In People’s Mouths
In 2017, 40% of students at Oxford University were privately educated, a staggering figure considering just 7% of the general population are privately educated. So, why is it that the privilege of private education leads to access to the top universities, top jobs and higher income in later life?
Labour announces plan to abolish private schools: the road to meritocracy or a socialist pipe dream?
This year’s annual Labour Party Conference unveiled plans for numerous socialist-leaning policies, such as a pledge to move the nation to a 32-hour working week, to provide free personal care for over-65s, as well as […]