Official Statistics
Higher-level learners in England: 2021 to 2022
Statistics providing an overview of higher-level learning across the further and higher education sectors in the academic year 2021 to 2022.
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This statistical release provides an overview of higher-level learning by English-domiciled learners at further education providers (FEPs) and higher education providers (HEPs) in England in the academic year 2021 to 2022.
Higher-level learning refers to learning at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) levels 4 to 8.
The aim of this release is to aid understanding of the potential impacts of the government’s skills reforms on learning at these levels.
All learning types are covered, including:
- apprenticeships
- higher education recognised by the Office for Students
- study for institutional credit
Statistics are available by:
- provider type
- qualification aim
- learner characteristics
- region of domicile
- subject area
- whether learners were aiming for an equivalent or lower qualification (ELQ) than they already held
Feedback on these statistics should be sent to he.statistics@education.gov.uk.
Published 25 May 2023