The Inquiry into White Working-Class Educational Outcomes launched in June 2025 and will report in Summer 2026.
The Inquiry’s research will build on the existing evidence-base, analyse what did and didn’t work in previous school improvement initiatives, conduct in-depth data analysis and undertake extensive primary research. These findings will be triangulated and recommendations produced for schools, colleges, the sector and policymakers that can change outcomes in the long-term for white working-class young people.
The Inquiry’s findings will be published in this section of the website. This will include the final report in Summer 2026. Polling tables can be found here.
Strand 1
Expert Evidence
June 2025 – September 2025
Strand 2
Young People
June 2025 – October 2025
Strand 3
Parents
June 2025 – October 2025
Strand 4
Schools & Colleges
August 2025 – December 2025
Strand 5
Communities
December 2025 – February 2026