Official Statistics

Higher-level learners in England: 2023 to 2024

Statistics providing an overview of higher-level learning across the further and higher education sectors in the academic year 2023 to 2024.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 4 September 2025

Applies to England

Documents

Higher-level learners in England: 2023 to 2024

https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/higher-level-learners-in-england/2023-24

Details

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 2023 to 2024.

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
• local authority and region of domicile
• subject area
• whether learners were aiming for an equivalent or lower qualification (ELQ) than they already held

Higher education statistics team

Email he.statistics@education.gov.uk

Published 4 September 2025