National statistics

Level 2 and 3 attainment by young people aged 16 to 25 in 2021

Information on the attainment of young people aged 16 to 25 in 2021, based on matched administrative data.

Applies to England

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This statistical release provides national figures on overall level 2 and 3 attainment by:

  • age
  • cohort
  • qualification type
  • institution type

For those who were in state schools at age 15, statistics are presented on overall level 2, level 2 in English and maths and overall level 3 attainment by:

  • gender
  • ethnicity
  • special educational needs
  • disadvantaged status
  • eligibility for free school meals
  • IDACI (Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index)
  • local authority
  • local authority district

Underlying data with more detailed breakdowns, by pupil characteristics and local authority, are also provided.

Post-16 statistics team

Published 28 April 2022