Sutton Trust

“But it found that only a fifth of graduates who were eligible for free school meals went on to be in the top 20% of earners - compared to almost half of graduates who attended private schools.”

“80% of 2,700 youngsters asked in England and Wales expect to apply to university.”

“a steep rise in fees could mean two-thirds changing their minds.”

“The research from the Sutton Trust comes against the background of Lord Browne's review of university funding in England. This could allow universities to charge tuition fees higher than the current …”

“an unprecedented four out of five young people now expect to go to university.”

“The Sutton Trust education charity has published research showing 80% of 2,700 youngsters asked in England and Wales expect to apply to university.”

“But it warns a steep rise in fees could mean two-thirds changing their minds.”

“The Sutton Trust's study of 2,700 young people aged 11 to 16, carried out by Ipsos Mori, says that an unprecedented four out of five young people now expect to go to university.”

“But if fees were to be lifted to £7,000 per year, only 45% would want to apply.”

“And if fees reached £10,000, the number of young people wanting to apply falls to 26%.”