A study by the children’s charity concluded that children who are born into disadvantaged homes and are already less likely to do well in school, are also "condemned to go to the worst not the best schools".
The Unlocking the gates: Giving disadvantaged children a fairer deal in school admissions report said that, while "able and articulate" parents go to great lengths, including moving house, to ensure their child goes to their chosen primary school, many poorer parents struggle to deal with the complex admissions system.
"Many poorer parents find it impossible to navigate the daunting school admissions system – sometimes these parents are not even in a position to appreciate their children are in a race which might be vital to their futures," the report states.
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