Up to 50 A-level pupils who miss out on top grades will be offered place on scheme, launching in October 2022

Students from disadvantaged backgrounds who fail to meet the University of Cambridge’s entry requirements will be given a chance to study at the institution.

A free foundation year – for talented students who miss out on the top grades at A-level – will be introduced next year in an attempt to diversify the student population at Cambridge.

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