The Sutton Trust

The Sutton Trust

@suttontrust

Championing social mobility through evidence-based programmes, agenda-setting research and policy advocacy.

London https://www.suttontrust.com/ Joined 2012-01-27 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

62,701

Followers

1,632

Following

12,517

Tweets

16.0

Avg Engagement

485

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @suttontrust's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2012-01-27
  • Verification:No
  • Location:London

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,246
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:9.1
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:6.9
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,246 tweets

The account maintains moderate engagement with an average of 281 likes and 150 retweets per tweet. Its content often sparks discussion, particularly around political and educational topics.

9.1

Avg Likes/Tweet

6.9

Avg Retweets/Tweet

29,514

Total Likes

22,356

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

4

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

17

75th Percentile

907

Top Tweet

0.25

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Mixed

Balanced content approach

52.9%

Original

26.4%

Replies

14.6%

Retweets

6.0%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

0.0%

With Media

85.7%

With Links

15.7%

With #Tags

39.3%

With @Mentions

42.6%

With Emojis

248

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Interactive

Balances broadcasting with conversation

0.5

Reply/Original Ratio

0.41

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

88.8%

Weekday Posts

11.2%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#afairstart (93) #suttontruststories (29) #digitaldivide (28) #12daysofchristmas (26) #appgsocialmobility (19) #suttontrustusa (17) #naw2023 (16) #oecdeag (16) #spendingreview (15) #socialmobility (10)

Most Mentioned

@suttontrust (302) @cosmostudy (104) @beckymontacute (51) @ntprogramme (48) @cullinanecarl (40) @usukfulbright (39) @smcommission (39) @theifs (35) @educendowfoundn (32) @erica_holtwhite (29)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,246 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 1,718 (53%)
Replies 858 (26%)
Retweets 474 (15%)
Quote Tweets 196 (6%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 474 retweets (15% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,246 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes policymakers, educators, and researchers interested in social mobility and inequality. It also engages with the general public through accessible research summaries and political analysis.

Good

Audience Quality

18.7%

Suspicion Index

23.8%

Low-Quality %

86

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

30.6%

Empty Bio

24.4%

<10 Tweets

13.1%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

29.4%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

77.4%

No URL

17.0%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

31,009,666

Total Potential Reach

86

Median Follower Reach

394

75th Percentile Reach

13.2%

>1K followers

1.7%

>10K followers

0.3%

>50K followers

0.1%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

54.3%

Creators

5,430 accounts

21.3%

Consumers

2,127 accounts

24.4%

Dormant

2,443 accounts

60

Verified Followers

0.6% of total

14.8%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.22

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

London, England (473) London (349) United Kingdom (201) England, United Kingdom (146) UK (114) North West, England (66) Manchester, England (61) Birmingham, England (59) West Midlands, England (55) London, UK (53)

60

Verified Followers

0.6% of total

1,305

Protected Accounts

13.05% of total

6 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,075,159 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@MercedesAMGF1 4,744,891 Formula 1 Team Formula 1, Performance, Champions
@SarahBrownUK 981,908 Advocate Education, Global Crisis, Podcast
@carolvorders 796,073 TV Host TV, Entrepreneur, Adventure
@PippaCrerar 438,652 Political Editor Politics, Journalism, Broadcasting
@YoungMindsUK 234,767 Charity mental health, charity, young people
@hrmagazine 182,802 Human Resources News, Blogs, Research
@vicderbyshire 181,104 Journalist Journalism, Storytelling, Interviews
@JamesTCobbler 176,514 Entrepreneur Cobbler, prison recruiter, management
@MumsnetTowers 151,390 Parenting Parenting, Support, Advice

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

teacher (1,171) views (899) education (849) school (722) head (428) learning (384) lead (377) primary (360) social (315) english (313)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#education (26) #edutwitter (11) #fbpe (10) #gtto (9) #teacher (8) #edtech (8) #mentalhealth (8) #inclusion (8) #socialjustice (6) #adhd (6)

6,943

Followers With Bio

3,057

Followers Without Bio

69.43%

% With Bio

30.57%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,246 analyzed

2,584

Combined Engagement

1,772

Total Likes

812

Total Retweets

517

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

0%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

Social Mobility Education Inequality Policy Advocacy Political Representation Research Partnerships
The Sutton Trust
@suttontrust

🚨 THE NEW CABINET 🚨 The new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has assembled her cabinet - but how representative is it? Our analysis has found that 68% of the cabinet attended a private school, compared to ~7% of the UK population. https://t.co/AgqtnZnOFJ

2022-09-07
Retweets: 297 Likes: 610 Engagement: 907
The Sutton Trust
@suttontrust

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with @MercedesAMGF1 🎉 Our partnership will provide a unique opportunity for our students to learn from and be inspired by industry experts - we are really looking forward to start working together! https://t.co/i0xKKYOL8o

2022-06-21
Retweets: 31 Likes: 441 Engagement: 472
The Sutton Trust
@suttontrust

🚨 Young people from low-income homes are more likely to become a high earner if they attend university, our research has found. Our research has shown how universities are vehicles of social mobility. Efforts to widen access to higher education must be continued. https://t.co/D

2023-04-05
Retweets: 165 Likes: 292 Engagement: 457
The Sutton Trust
@suttontrust

Our analysis of the data today shows that we're seeing growing gaps between independent and state schools at the top grades, which is a real cause of concern. https://t.co/WmykpmZG1v

2021-08-10
Retweets: 143 Likes: 241 Engagement: 384
The Sutton Trust
@suttontrust

NEW: Although children are taking part in more hours of remote lessons now than during the first school closures, poorer children are still missing out on learning the most. 📊 Read our latest research: https://t.co/zmyOJElGgw https://t.co/M3bjlzZwII

2021-01-21
Retweets: 176 Likes: 188 Engagement: 364

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights research on the impact of education on income levels. It uses political events, such as cabinet announcements, to analyze representation and inequality. Partnerships with organizations like Mercedes AMG F1 are leveraged to enhance student opportunities.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 62,701
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @suttontrust reveals an growing Twitter presence with 62,701 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 16.0 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025