Oxford University has launched a summer school aimed at white British boys, in an effort to increase its intake of working class students.

It is the first time the university has ever specifically targeted this demographic, which is one of the most underrepresented groups in higher education.

Under a new partnership with the Sutton Trust, a social mobility charity, male students from rural and coastal communities will be recruited for summer schools hosted at Oxford University.

Those taking part will get to try out subjects such as ancient history, computer science, law and medical sciences as well as being taught by Oxford academics.

The move comes amid mounting pressure on universities to boost diversity and increase their intake of disadvantaged students.