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Post-16 maths participation for pupils ending KS4 in 2018 to 2019

This report provides an estimate of post-16 maths participation for state-funded pupils at the end of key stage 4 (KS4) in 2018 to 2019.

Applies to England

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This release contains an estimate of the proportion of pupils that are not studying a maths qualification at post-16.

These figures are mostly derived from other publicly available statistical releases from the Department for Education (DfE), including:

  • A level and AS entries
  • KS4 attainment data
  • previously unpublished entries for core maths

The methodology does not include:

  • pupils studying qualifications in other subjects with maths elements
  • those studying maths through vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs), free standing maths qualifications (FSMQs) or the International Baccalaureate
Published 19 January 2023
Last updated 27 January 2023 + show all updates
  1. Corrected figure in Table 1 for 'Estimate of cohort studying maths to meet condition of funding' from 164,701 to 161,701.

  2. First published.