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Sutton Trust Report Reveals Stark Regional Inequalities in Social Mobility Across England

London dominates the Opportunity Index with all top 20 constituencies, as the government commits £3bn to address disparities in education and earnings.

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Overview

  • The Sutton Trust's Opportunity Index ranks English constituencies using six measures of social mobility based on 25 years of data from 10 million people.
  • London claims all top 20 spots, with East Ham ranked highest, while Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West is the lowest-performing constituency.
  • Children on free school meals in London are significantly more likely to achieve top earnings and educational outcomes compared to those in the North East, North West, and Yorkshire and the Humber.
  • The UK government has committed over £3bn and announced the expansion of free breakfast clubs to address entrenched regional disparities.
  • Experts call for structural reforms, including rebalancing school funding, incentivizing teachers in disadvantaged areas, and expanding early education access.