The poll of 1,300 teachers by charity the Sutton Trust and the National Foundation for Educational Research, found that 96 per cent of teachers believe A-levels are the most appropriate option for students aiming to go to university.
Just a third of teachers said that the diploma would be suitable for students at independent schools, but more than three-quarters think the diploma is appropriate for schools in poorer areas.
Although the diploma is intended to offer students an equal mix of academic and vocational learning, 83 per cent of teachers said it was for students who want to pursue vocational routes.
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