Views of education, future occupation and socioeconomic inequality among Year 11 students in Northwest England

<p dir="ltr">This study examined how Year 11 students (aged 15-16) in Northwest England understand socioeconomic inequality and its relationship to their educational and occupational aspirations. Based on questionnaire responses from 136 students from three comprehensive schools in and near Greater Manchester, the research reveals significant gaps between students' aspirational optimism and their strategic understanding of how to navigate structural barriers.</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p>