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What drives social mobility? A closer look at Crossing Paths
Exploring the dynamics of social mobility beyond attainment and earnings.
News and opinion
Young people’s prospects shaped by mix of postcodes, ethnicity and gender
Exploring how opportunities for disadvantaged young people interact with gender and ethnicity.
News and opinion
Breaking the mould: A social mobility journey through the arts and humanities?
Our alum, Molly, on the need to broaden our conception of social mobility.
Latest research
18th June 2026
Crossing Paths
How socio-eocnomic background combines with gender, ethnicity and geography to impact school attainment and adult earnings.
Crossing PathsOur priority areas
Early years
The first years of a child’s life play a significant role in determining their chances later in life
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Schools and colleges
The gap in outcomes between lower income young people and their wealthier peers is significant
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Higher education
Getting a university degree remains one of the surest routes to social mobility
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Apprenticeships
High-quality apprenticeships have the potential to be powerful vehicles for social mobility
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Access to the workplace
It is important we make use of the talents of all sections of our society
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Fair School Admissions Hub
Check out our new resources for schools looking to make their admissions more inclusive
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Elitist Britain 2025
18th Sept 2025
Landmark research on the educational backgrounds of Britain's most powerful people.
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23 Feb 2026
The Disadvantage Gap explained
We have long called for action to close the attainment gap, but what is it?
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