Academic year 2024/25 Provisional

A level and other 16 to 18 results

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All data files associated with this releases are listed below with guidance on their content. To download any of these files, please visit our data catalogue.

Attainment and other performance measures - time series

Filename
aggregated_attainment_timeseries_201625.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2015/16 to 2024/25
Content
Attainment timeseries data for all students and by disadvantaged status.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
aps_per_entry_acadAPS per academic entry
aps_per_entry_agenAPS per applied general entry
aps_per_entry_alevAPS per A level entry
aps_per_entry_grade_acadAverage academic result
aps_per_entry_grade_agenAverage applied general result
aps_per_entry_grade_alevAverage A level result
aps_per_entry_grade_technicalcertificateAverage technical certificate result
aps_per_entry_grade_tlevAverage tech level result
aps_per_entry_technicalcertificateAPS per technical certificate entry
aps_per_entry_tlevAPS per tech level entry
characteristic_valueCharacteristic
number_of_students_acadNumber of academic students
number_of_students_agenNumber of applied general students
number_of_students_alevNumber of A level students
number_of_students_level3Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_potentialNumber of students at end of 16-18 study
number_of_students_technicalcertificateNumber of technical certificate students
number_of_students_tlevNumber of tech level students
Footnotes
  1. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  2. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Attainment and other performance measures - student characteristics

Filename
aggregated_attainment_by_characteristic_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Attainment by student characteristics. Student characteristics include sex, ethnicity, disadvantage status, free school meal provision, first language, special educational needs (SEN) provision, and KS4 prior attainment.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
aps_per_entry_acadAPS per academic entry
aps_per_entry_agenAPS per applied general entry
aps_per_entry_alevAPS per A level entry
aps_per_entry_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries
aps_per_entry_grade_acadAverage academic result
aps_per_entry_grade_agenAverage applied general result
aps_per_entry_grade_alevAverage A level result
aps_per_entry_grade_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries (grade)
aps_per_entry_grade_technicalcertificateAverage technical certificate result
aps_per_entry_grade_tlevAverage tech level result
aps_per_entry_technicalcertificateAPS per technical certificate entry
aps_per_entry_tlevAPS per tech level entry
characteristic_valueCharacteristic
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_applied_generalsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding applied generals)
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_tech_levelsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding tech levels)
entered_for_one_or_more_alevNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level
entered_for_one_or_more_alev_or_appliedNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level
number_of_students_acadNumber of academic students
number_of_students_agenNumber of applied general students
number_of_students_alevNumber of A level students
number_of_students_highest_entry_was_l2Number of level 2 vocational students (without approved level 3 entry)
number_of_students_level3Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_potentialNumber of students at end of 16-18 study
number_of_students_technicalcertificateNumber of technical certificate students
number_of_students_tlevNumber of tech level students
pc_achieving_3_astar_to_a_alev% achieving 3 A* to A
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_alev% achieving ≥ AAB
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_atleast_two_facilitating_alev% achieving ≥ AAB for a minimum of 2 facilitating A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_alev% achieving ≥ 2 A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3% achieving ≥ 2 substantial level 3 results
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3_acad% achieving ≥ 2 academic results
pc_level2_vocational_students_entered_technicalcertificate% level 2 students vocational students entered for technical certificate
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_applied_generals% level 3 vocational students (excluding tech levels) who entered applied general
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_tech_levels% level 3 vocational students (excluding applied generals) who entered tech levels
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
  4. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, applied single A level, applied double A level or combined A/AS level during 16-18 study, excluding critical thinking and general studies. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  5. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, excluding critical thinking and general studies. Excludes those students who have entered only applied A levels or applied AS levels. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  6. A level facilitating subjects are: biology, chemistry, physics, maths, further maths, geography, history, English literature, modern and classical languages.
  7. A maximum of 60 points are available for A level, 50 points for applied general and tech level and 8 points for technical certificates. More information on points, APS bands and grade boundaries can be found in the technical guide for 16 to 18 accountability measures (opens in new tab).
  8. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Attainment and other performance measures - institution type and sex

Filename
aggregated_attainment_by_institution_sex_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Attainment by institution type and student sex.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
aps_per_entry_acadAPS per academic entry
aps_per_entry_agenAPS per applied general entry
aps_per_entry_alevAPS per A level entry
aps_per_entry_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries
aps_per_entry_grade_acadAverage academic result
aps_per_entry_grade_agenAverage applied general result
aps_per_entry_grade_alevAverage A level result
aps_per_entry_grade_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries (grade)
aps_per_entry_grade_technicalcertificateAverage technical certificate result
aps_per_entry_grade_tlevAverage tech level result
aps_per_entry_technicalcertificateAPS per technical certificate entry
aps_per_entry_tlevAPS per tech level entry
characteristic_sexSex
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_applied_generalsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding applied generals)
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_tech_levelsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding tech levels)
entered_for_one_or_more_alevNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level
entered_for_one_or_more_alev_or_appliedNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level
establishment_typeInstitution
institution_countNumber of institutions
number_of_students_acadNumber of academic students
number_of_students_agenNumber of applied general students
number_of_students_alevNumber of A level students
number_of_students_highest_entry_was_l2Number of level 2 vocational students (without approved level 3 entry)
number_of_students_level3Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_potentialNumber of students at end of 16-18 study
number_of_students_technicalcertificateNumber of technical certificate students
number_of_students_tlevNumber of tech level students
pc_achieving_3_astar_to_a_alev% achieving 3 A* to A
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_alev% achieving ≥ AAB
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_atleast_two_facilitating_alev% achieving ≥ AAB for a minimum of 2 facilitating A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_alev% achieving ≥ 2 A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3% achieving ≥ 2 substantial level 3 results
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3_acad% achieving ≥ 2 academic results
pc_level2_vocational_students_entered_technicalcertificate% level 2 students vocational students entered for technical certificate
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_applied_generals% level 3 vocational students (excluding tech levels) who entered applied general
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_tech_levels% level 3 vocational students (excluding applied generals) who entered tech levels
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, applied single A level, applied double A level or combined A/AS level during 16-18 study, excluding critical thinking and general studies. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  3. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, excluding critical thinking and general studies. Excludes those students who have entered only applied A levels or applied AS levels. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  4. A level facilitating subjects are: biology, chemistry, physics, maths, further maths, geography, history, English literature, modern and classical languages.
  5. A maximum of 60 points are available for A level, 50 points for applied general and tech level and 8 points for technical certificates. More information on points, APS bands and grade boundaries can be found in the technical guide for 16 to 18 accountability measures (opens in new tab).
  6. Totals may be less than the sum of separate institution types as students who attend multiple institutions during 16 to 18 study are only included once in aggregations of those institutions.
  7. 'All state funded schools' includes city technology colleges (CTCs) and state-funded special schools. Figures for these institution types are not shown separately in the table. Excludes pupil referral units (PRUs), alternative provision (AP), hospital schools, non-maintained special schools, independent schools, independent special schools and independent schools approved to take pupils with special educational needs (SEN). These institution types are included in 'All schools'.
  8. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Attainment and other performance measures - region and student characteristics

Filename
aggregated_attainment_by_region_characteristic_202125.csv
Geographic levels
Local authority; Regional
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Attainment by region or local authority and student characteristics. Student characteristics include sex, ethnicity, disadvantage status, free school meal provision, first language, special educational needs (SEN) provision, and KS4 prior attainment.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
aps_per_entry_acadAPS per academic entry
aps_per_entry_agenAPS per applied general entry
aps_per_entry_alevAPS per A level entry
aps_per_entry_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries
aps_per_entry_grade_acadAverage academic result
aps_per_entry_grade_agenAverage applied general result
aps_per_entry_grade_alevAverage A level result
aps_per_entry_grade_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries (grade)
aps_per_entry_grade_technicalcertificateAverage technical certificate result
aps_per_entry_grade_tlevAverage tech level result
aps_per_entry_technicalcertificateAPS per technical certificate entry
aps_per_entry_tlevAPS per tech level entry
characteristic_valueCharacteristic
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_applied_generalsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding applied generals)
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_tech_levelsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding tech levels)
entered_for_one_or_more_alevNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level
entered_for_one_or_more_alev_or_appliedNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level
number_of_students_acadNumber of academic students
number_of_students_agenNumber of applied general students
number_of_students_alevNumber of A level students
number_of_students_highest_entry_was_l2Number of level 2 vocational students (without approved level 3 entry)
number_of_students_level3Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_potentialNumber of students at end of 16-18 study
number_of_students_technicalcertificateNumber of technical certificate students
number_of_students_tlevNumber of tech level students
pc_achieving_3_astar_to_a_alev% achieving 3 A* to A
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_alev% achieving ≥ AAB
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_atleast_two_facilitating_alev% achieving ≥ AAB for a minimum of 2 facilitating A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_alev% achieving ≥ 2 A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3% achieving ≥ 2 substantial level 3 results
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3_acad% achieving ≥ 2 academic results
pc_level2_vocational_students_entered_technicalcertificate% level 2 students vocational students entered for technical certificate
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_applied_generals% level 3 vocational students (excluding tech levels) who entered applied general
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_tech_levels% level 3 vocational students (excluding applied generals) who entered tech levels
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
  4. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, applied single A level, applied double A level or combined A/AS level during 16-18 study, excluding critical thinking and general studies. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  5. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, excluding critical thinking and general studies. Excludes those students who have entered only applied A levels or applied AS levels. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  6. A level facilitating subjects are: biology, chemistry, physics, maths, further maths, geography, history, English literature, modern and classical languages.
  7. A maximum of 60 points are available for A level, 50 points for applied general and tech level and 8 points for technical certificates. More information on points, APS bands and grade boundaries can be found in the technical guide for 16 to 18 accountability measures (opens in new tab).
  8. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Attainment and other performance measures - student characteristics and disadvantage status

Filename
aggregated_attainment_by_supercharacteristic_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Attainment by a combination of disadvantage status and other student characteristics. Other student characteristics include sex, ethnicity, first language, special educational needs (SEN) provision, and KS4 prior attainment.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
aps_per_entry_acadAPS per academic entry
aps_per_entry_agenAPS per applied general entry
aps_per_entry_alevAPS per A level entry
aps_per_entry_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries
aps_per_entry_grade_acadAverage academic result
aps_per_entry_grade_agenAverage applied general result
aps_per_entry_grade_alevAverage A level result
aps_per_entry_grade_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries (grade)
aps_per_entry_grade_technicalcertificateAverage technical certificate result
aps_per_entry_grade_tlevAverage tech level result
aps_per_entry_technicalcertificateAPS per technical certificate entry
aps_per_entry_tlevAPS per tech level entry
characteristic_disadvantageCharacteristic disadvantage
characteristic_valueCharacteristic
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_applied_generalsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding applied generals)
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_tech_levelsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding tech levels)
entered_for_one_or_more_alevNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level
entered_for_one_or_more_alev_or_appliedNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level
number_of_students_acadNumber of academic students
number_of_students_agenNumber of applied general students
number_of_students_alevNumber of A level students
number_of_students_highest_entry_was_l2Number of level 2 vocational students (without approved level 3 entry)
number_of_students_level3Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_potentialNumber of students at end of 16-18 study
number_of_students_technicalcertificateNumber of technical certificate students
number_of_students_tlevNumber of tech level students
pc_achieving_3_astar_to_a_alev% achieving 3 A* to A
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_alev% achieving ≥ AAB
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_atleast_two_facilitating_alev% achieving ≥ AAB for a minimum of 2 facilitating A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_alev% achieving ≥ 2 A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3% achieving ≥ 2 substantial level 3 results
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3_acad% achieving ≥ 2 academic results
pc_level2_vocational_students_entered_technicalcertificate% level 2 students vocational students entered for technical certificate
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_applied_generals% level 3 vocational students (excluding tech levels) who entered applied general
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_tech_levels% level 3 vocational students (excluding applied generals) who entered tech levels
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
  4. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, applied single A level, applied double A level or combined A/AS level during 16-18 study, excluding critical thinking and general studies. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  5. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, excluding critical thinking and general studies. Excludes those students who have entered only applied A levels or applied AS levels. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  6. A level facilitating subjects are: biology, chemistry, physics, maths, further maths, geography, history, English literature, modern and classical languages.
  7. A maximum of 60 points are available for A level, 50 points for applied general and tech level and 8 points for technical certificates. More information on points, APS bands and grade boundaries can be found in the technical guide for 16 to 18 accountability measures (opens in new tab).
  8. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Attainment and other performance measures - disadvantage status, ethnicity, SEN status and sex

Filename
aggregated_attainment_by_multiple_characteristic_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Attainment by a combination of disadvantage status, ethnicity, special educational needs (SEN) provision, and sex.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
aps_per_entry_acadAPS per academic entry
aps_per_entry_agenAPS per applied general entry
aps_per_entry_alevAPS per A level entry
aps_per_entry_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries
aps_per_entry_grade_acadAverage academic result
aps_per_entry_grade_agenAverage applied general result
aps_per_entry_grade_alevAverage A level result
aps_per_entry_grade_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries (grade)
aps_per_entry_grade_technicalcertificateAverage technical certificate result
aps_per_entry_grade_tlevAverage tech level result
aps_per_entry_technicalcertificateAPS per technical certificate entry
aps_per_entry_tlevAPS per tech level entry
disadvantageCharacteristic disadvantage
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_applied_generalsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding applied generals)
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_tech_levelsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding tech levels)
entered_for_one_or_more_alevNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level
entered_for_one_or_more_alev_or_appliedNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level
ethnicity_minorCharacteristic ethnicity
number_of_students_acadNumber of academic students
number_of_students_agenNumber of applied general students
number_of_students_alevNumber of A level students
number_of_students_highest_entry_was_l2Number of level 2 vocational students (without approved level 3 entry)
number_of_students_level3Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_potentialNumber of students at end of 16-18 study
number_of_students_technicalcertificateNumber of technical certificate students
number_of_students_tlevNumber of tech level students
pc_achieving_3_astar_to_a_alev% achieving 3 A* to A
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_alev% achieving ≥ AAB
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_atleast_two_facilitating_alev% achieving ≥ AAB for a minimum of 2 facilitating A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_alev% achieving ≥ 2 A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3% achieving ≥ 2 substantial level 3 results
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3_acad% achieving ≥ 2 academic results
pc_level2_vocational_students_entered_technicalcertificate% level 2 students vocational students entered for technical certificate
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_applied_generals% level 3 vocational students (excluding tech levels) who entered applied general
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_tech_levels% level 3 vocational students (excluding applied generals) who entered tech levels
senCharacteristic sen
sexCharacteristic sex
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
  4. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, applied single A level, applied double A level or combined A/AS level during 16-18 study, excluding critical thinking and general studies. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  5. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, excluding critical thinking and general studies. Excludes those students who have entered only applied A levels or applied AS levels. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  6. A level facilitating subjects are: biology, chemistry, physics, maths, further maths, geography, history, English literature, modern and classical languages.
  7. A maximum of 60 points are available for A level, 50 points for applied general and tech level and 8 points for technical certificates. More information on points, APS bands and grade boundaries can be found in the technical guide for 16 to 18 accountability measures (opens in new tab).
  8. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Attainment and other performance measures - rurality

Filename
aggregated_attainment_by_rurality_202125.csv
Geographic levels
Regional
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Attainment by rurality.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
aps_per_entry_acadAPS per academic entry
aps_per_entry_agenAPS per applied general entry
aps_per_entry_alevAPS per A level entry
aps_per_entry_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries
aps_per_entry_grade_acadAverage academic result
aps_per_entry_grade_agenAverage applied general result
aps_per_entry_grade_alevAverage A level result
aps_per_entry_grade_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries (grade)
aps_per_entry_grade_technicalcertificateAverage technical certificate result
aps_per_entry_grade_tlevAverage tech level result
aps_per_entry_technicalcertificateAPS per technical certificate entry
aps_per_entry_tlevAPS per tech level entry
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_applied_generalsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding applied generals)
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_tech_levelsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding tech levels)
entered_for_one_or_more_alevNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level
entered_for_one_or_more_alev_or_appliedNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level
number_of_students_acadNumber of academic students
number_of_students_agenNumber of applied general students
number_of_students_alevNumber of A level students
number_of_students_highest_entry_was_l2Number of level 2 vocational students (without approved level 3 entry)
number_of_students_level3Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_potentialNumber of students at end of 16-18 study
number_of_students_technicalcertificateNumber of technical certificate students
number_of_students_tlevNumber of tech level students
pc_achieving_3_astar_to_a_alev% achieving 3 A* to A
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_alev% achieving ≥ AAB
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_atleast_two_facilitating_alev% achieving ≥ AAB for a minimum of 2 facilitating A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_alev% achieving ≥ 2 A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3% achieving ≥ 2 substantial level 3 results
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3_acad% achieving ≥ 2 academic results
pc_level2_vocational_students_entered_technicalcertificate% level 2 students vocational students entered for technical certificate
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_applied_generals% level 3 vocational students (excluding tech levels) who entered applied general
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_tech_levels% level 3 vocational students (excluding applied generals) who entered tech levels
rurality_nameRurality
Footnotes
  1. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, applied single A level, applied double A level or combined A/AS level during 16-18 study, excluding critical thinking and general studies. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  2. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, excluding critical thinking and general studies. Excludes those students who have entered only applied A levels or applied AS levels. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  3. A level facilitating subjects are: biology, chemistry, physics, maths, further maths, geography, history, English literature, modern and classical languages.
  4. A maximum of 60 points are available for A level, 50 points for applied general and tech level and 8 points for technical certificates. More information on points, APS bands and grade boundaries can be found in the technical guide for 16 to 18 accountability measures (opens in new tab).
  5. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Attainment and other performance measures - local authority district

Filename
aggregated_attainment_by_lad_202125.csv
Geographic levels
Local authority district
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Attainment by local authority district.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
aps_per_entry_acadAPS per academic entry
aps_per_entry_agenAPS per applied general entry
aps_per_entry_alevAPS per A level entry
aps_per_entry_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries
aps_per_entry_grade_acadAverage academic result
aps_per_entry_grade_agenAverage applied general result
aps_per_entry_grade_alevAverage A level result
aps_per_entry_grade_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries (grade)
aps_per_entry_grade_technicalcertificateAverage technical certificate result
aps_per_entry_grade_tlevAverage tech level result
aps_per_entry_technicalcertificateAPS per technical certificate entry
aps_per_entry_tlevAPS per tech level entry
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_applied_generalsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding applied generals)
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_tech_levelsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding tech levels)
entered_for_one_or_more_alevNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level
entered_for_one_or_more_alev_or_appliedNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level
number_of_students_acadNumber of academic students
number_of_students_agenNumber of applied general students
number_of_students_alevNumber of A level students
number_of_students_highest_entry_was_l2Number of level 2 vocational students (without approved level 3 entry)
number_of_students_level3Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_potentialNumber of students at end of 16-18 study
number_of_students_technicalcertificateNumber of technical certificate students
number_of_students_tlevNumber of tech level students
pc_achieving_3_astar_to_a_alev% achieving 3 A* to A
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_alev% achieving ≥ AAB
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_atleast_two_facilitating_alev% achieving ≥ AAB for a minimum of 2 facilitating A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_alev% achieving ≥ 2 A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3% achieving ≥ 2 substantial level 3 results
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3_acad% achieving ≥ 2 academic results
pc_level2_vocational_students_entered_technicalcertificate% level 2 students vocational students entered for technical certificate
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_applied_generals% level 3 vocational students (excluding tech levels) who entered applied general
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_tech_levels% level 3 vocational students (excluding applied generals) who entered tech levels
Footnotes
  1. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, applied single A level, applied double A level or combined A/AS level during 16-18 study, excluding critical thinking and general studies. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  2. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, excluding critical thinking and general studies. Excludes those students who have entered only applied A levels or applied AS levels. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  3. A level facilitating subjects are: biology, chemistry, physics, maths, further maths, geography, history, English literature, modern and classical languages.
  4. A maximum of 60 points are available for A level, 50 points for applied general and tech level and 8 points for technical certificates. More information on points, APS bands and grade boundaries can be found in the technical guide for 16 to 18 accountability measures (opens in new tab).
  5. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Attainment and other performance measures - parliamentary constituency

Filename
aggregated_attainment_by_pcon_202125.csv
Geographic levels
Parliamentary constituency
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Attainment by parliamentary constituency.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
aps_per_entry_acadAPS per academic entry
aps_per_entry_agenAPS per applied general entry
aps_per_entry_alevAPS per A level entry
aps_per_entry_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries
aps_per_entry_grade_acadAverage academic result
aps_per_entry_grade_agenAverage applied general result
aps_per_entry_grade_alevAverage A level result
aps_per_entry_grade_best3APS per 'Best 3' entries (grade)
aps_per_entry_grade_technicalcertificateAverage technical certificate result
aps_per_entry_grade_tlevAverage tech level result
aps_per_entry_technicalcertificateAPS per technical certificate entry
aps_per_entry_tlevAPS per tech level entry
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_applied_generalsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding applied generals)
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_tech_levelsNumber of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding tech levels)
entered_for_one_or_more_alevNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level
entered_for_one_or_more_alev_or_appliedNumber of students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level
number_of_students_acadNumber of academic students
number_of_students_agenNumber of applied general students
number_of_students_alevNumber of A level students
number_of_students_highest_entry_was_l2Number of level 2 vocational students (without approved level 3 entry)
number_of_students_level3Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_potentialNumber of students at end of 16-18 study
number_of_students_technicalcertificateNumber of technical certificate students
number_of_students_tlevNumber of tech level students
pc_achieving_3_astar_to_a_alev% achieving 3 A* to A
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_alev% achieving ≥ AAB
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_atleast_two_facilitating_alev% achieving ≥ AAB for a minimum of 2 facilitating A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_alev% achieving ≥ 2 A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3% achieving ≥ 2 substantial level 3 results
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3_acad% achieving ≥ 2 academic results
pc_level2_vocational_students_entered_technicalcertificate% level 2 students vocational students entered for technical certificate
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_applied_generals% level 3 vocational students (excluding tech levels) who entered applied general
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_tech_levels% level 3 vocational students (excluding applied generals) who entered tech levels
Footnotes
  1. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, applied single A level, applied double A level or combined A/AS level during 16-18 study, excluding critical thinking and general studies. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  2. Covers students at the end of advanced level study who were entered for at least one A level, excluding critical thinking and general studies. Excludes those students who have entered only applied A levels or applied AS levels. This measure only includes A level students who have entered less than a total of size 1 in other academic, applied general and tech level qualifications.
  3. A level facilitating subjects are: biology, chemistry, physics, maths, further maths, geography, history, English literature, modern and classical languages.
  4. A maximum of 60 points are available for A level, 50 points for applied general and tech level and 8 points for technical certificates. More information on points, APS bands and grade boundaries can be found in the technical guide for 16 to 18 accountability measures (opens in new tab).
  5. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Attainment and other performance measures - disadvantage status as a percentage of cohort

Filename
aa_by_disadvantage_proportions_long_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Disadvantage status as a percentage of each exam cohort.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
cohortCohort
disadvantage_statusDisadvantage status
student_numberNumber of students
student_proportionProportion of students
Footnotes
  1. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  2. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Attainment and other performance measures - prior attainment as a percentage of cohort

Filename
aa_by_priorattainment_proportions_long_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Prior attainment at Key Stage 4 as a percentage of each exam cohort.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
cohortCohort
prior_attainmentPrior attainment
student_numberNumber of students
student_proportionProportion of students
Footnotes
  1. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

KS4 prior attainment - average KS4 prior attainment by student characteristics

Filename
prior_attainment_by_characteristic_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Average KS4 prior attainment by student characteristics. Student characteristics include sex, ethnicity, disadvantage status, free school meal provision, first language, special educational needs (SEN) provision, and KS4 prior attainment.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
acad_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of academic students
agen_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of applied general students
alev_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of A level students
characteristic_valueCharacteristic
level3_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of level 3 students
number_of_students_acadNumber of academic students
number_of_students_acad_with_priorNumber of academic students with prior attainment
number_of_students_agenNumber of applied general students
number_of_students_agen_with_priorNumber of applied general students with prior attainment
number_of_students_alevNumber of A level students
number_of_students_alev_with_priorNumber of A level students with prior attainment
number_of_students_level3Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_level3_with_priorNumber of level 3 students with prior attainment
number_of_students_potentialNumber of students at end of 16-18 study
number_of_students_technicalcertificateNumber of technical certificate students
number_of_students_technicalcertificate_with_priorNumber of technical certificate students with prior attainment
number_of_students_tlevNumber of tech level students
number_of_students_tlev_with_priorNumber of tech level students with prior attainment
number_of_students_with_priorNumber of students at end of 16-18 study with prior attainment
potential_student_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of students at end of 16-18 study
technicalcertificate_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of technical certificate students
tlev_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of tech level students
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
  4. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

KS4 prior attainment - average KS4 prior attainment by institution type and sex

Filename
prior_attainment_by_institution_sex_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Average KS4 prior attainment by institution type and student sex.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
acad_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of academic students
agen_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of applied general students
alev_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of A level students
characteristic_sexSex
establishment_typeInstitution
level3_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of level 3 students
number_of_students_acadNumber of academic students
number_of_students_acad_with_priorNumber of academic students with prior attainment
number_of_students_agenNumber of applied general students
number_of_students_agen_with_priorNumber of applied general students with prior attainment
number_of_students_alevNumber of A level students
number_of_students_alev_with_priorNumber of A level students with prior attainment
number_of_students_level3Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_level3_with_priorNumber of level 3 students with prior attainment
number_of_students_potentialNumber of students at end of 16-18 study
number_of_students_technicalcertificateNumber of technical certificate students
number_of_students_technicalcertificate_with_priorNumber of technical certificate students with prior attainment
number_of_students_tlevNumber of tech level students
number_of_students_tlev_with_priorNumber of tech level students with prior attainment
number_of_students_with_priorNumber of students at end of 16-18 study with prior attainment
potential_student_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of students at end of 16-18 study
technicalcertificate_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of technical certificate students
tlev_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of tech level students
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Totals may be less than the sum of separate institution types as students who attend multiple institutions during 16 to 18 study are only included once in aggregations of those institutions.
  3. 'All state funded schools' includes city technology colleges (CTCs) and state-funded special schools. Figures for these institution types are not shown separately in the table. Excludes pupil referral units (PRUs), alternative provision (AP), hospital schools, non-maintained special schools, independent schools, independent special schools and independent schools approved to take pupils with special educational needs (SEN). These institution types are included in 'All schools'.
  4. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

KS4 prior attainment - average KS4 prior attainment by region and student characteristics

Filename
prior_attainment_by_region_characteristic_202125.csv
Geographic levels
Local authority; Regional
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Average KS4 prior attainment by region or LA and student characteristics. Student characteristics include sex, ethnicity, disadvantage status, free school meal provision, first language, special educational needs provision, and KS4 prior attainment.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
acad_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of academic students
agen_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of applied general students
alev_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of A level students
characteristic_valueCharacteristic
level3_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of level 3 students
number_of_students_acadNumber of academic students
number_of_students_acad_with_priorNumber of academic students with prior attainment
number_of_students_agenNumber of applied general students
number_of_students_agen_with_priorNumber of applied general students with prior attainment
number_of_students_alevNumber of A level students
number_of_students_alev_with_priorNumber of A level students with prior attainment
number_of_students_level3Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_level3_with_priorNumber of level 3 students with prior attainment
number_of_students_potentialNumber of students at end of 16-18 study
number_of_students_technicalcertificateNumber of technical certificate students
number_of_students_technicalcertificate_with_priorNumber of technical certificate students with prior attainment
number_of_students_tlevNumber of tech level students
number_of_students_tlev_with_priorNumber of tech level students with prior attainment
number_of_students_with_priorNumber of students at end of 16-18 study with prior attainment
potential_student_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of students at end of 16-18 study
technicalcertificate_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of technical certificate students
tlev_avg_priorAverage KS4 prior attainment of tech level students
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
  4. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

English and Maths - progress by student characteristics

Filename
english_maths_progress_by_characteristic_202425.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2024/25
Content
English and maths progress measures by student characteristics. Student characteristics include sex, ethnicity, disadvantage status, free school meal provision, first language, special educational needs (SEN) provision, and KS4 prior attainment.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
average_baselineAverage prior attainment points in subject
average_progressAverage progress (points) made in subject
characteristic_valueCharacteristic
number_students_inscopeNumber of students in scope for the measure
percent_enteringProportion of cohort entering an approved qualification
percent_improvingProportion of cohort improving their point score
percent_lowerProportion of cohort lowering their point score
percent_non_entryProportion of cohort not entering an approved qualification
percent_sameProportion of cohort with unchanged point score
subjectSubject
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
  4. Prior attainment and progress scores consist of students at the end of 16-18 study who are subject to the 16-19 maths and English Condition of Funding requirements. These are students who did not achieve a 9-4 or equivalent in qualifications which count as prior attainment by the end of key stage 4. For further details, see the guidance on the Condition of Funding (opens in new tab).
  5. The list of qualifications that count towards the English and maths progress measure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/16-to-18-english-and-maths-progress-measure-qualifications (opens in new tab).

English and Maths - progress by institution type and sex

Filename
english_maths_progress_by_institution_sex_202425.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2024/25
Content
English and maths progress measures by institution type and student sex.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
average_baselineAverage prior attainment points in subject
average_progressAverage progress (points) made in subject
characteristic_sexSex
establishment_typeInstitution
number_students_inscopeNumber of students in scope for the measure
percent_enteringProportion of cohort entering an approved qualification
percent_improvingProportion of cohort improving their point score
percent_lowerProportion of cohort lowering their point score
percent_non_entryProportion of cohort not entering an approved qualification
percent_sameProportion of cohort with unchanged point score
subjectSubject
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Totals may be less than the sum of separate institution types as students who attend multiple institutions during 16 to 18 study are only included once in aggregations of those institutions.
  3. 'All state funded schools' includes city technology colleges (CTCs) and state-funded special schools. Figures for these institution types are not shown separately in the table. Excludes pupil referral units (PRUs), alternative provision (AP), hospital schools, non-maintained special schools, independent schools, independent special schools and independent schools approved to take pupils with special educational needs (SEN). These institution types are included in 'All schools'.
  4. Prior attainment and progress scores consist of students at the end of 16-18 study who are subject to the 16-19 maths and English Condition of Funding requirements. These are students who did not achieve a 9-4 or equivalent in qualifications which count as prior attainment by the end of key stage 4. For further details, see the guidance on the Condition of Funding (opens in new tab).
  5. The list of qualifications that count towards the English and maths progress measure can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/16-to-18-english-and-maths-progress-measure-qualifications (opens in new tab).

Level 3 Maths - attainment by institution type and sex

Filename
L3_maths_by_institution_sex_202425.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2024/25
Content
Students achieving a L3 maths qualification by institution type and student sex.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
characteristic_sexSex
establishment_typeInstitution
number_achieved_approved_l3_mathsNumber of students achieving a Level 3 maths qualification
number_students_inscopeNumber of students in scope
perc_number_achieved_approved_l3_mathsPercent of students achieving a Level 3 maths qualification
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Totals may be less than the sum of separate institution types as students who attend multiple institutions during 16 to 18 study are only included once in aggregations of those institutions.
  3. 'All state funded schools' includes city technology colleges (CTCs) and state-funded special schools. Figures for these institution types are not shown separately in the table. Excludes pupil referral units (PRUs), alternative provision (AP), hospital schools, non-maintained special schools, independent schools, independent special schools and independent schools approved to take pupils with special educational needs (SEN). These institution types are included in 'All schools'.

English and Maths - below level 3 entries by student characteristics

Filename
english_maths_below_L3_by_characteristic_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Entries and passes for below level 3 English and maths, by qualification type and student characteristics. Includes entries for students triggered for inclusion in performance tables, after discounting of exams at the major qualification level.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
characteristic_valueCharacteristic
pass_countNumber of passes
perc_pass_countProportion of cohort achieving a pass at level
qual_minorQualification
student_countNumber of entries
subjectSubject
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
  4. Exam entries for students triggered for inclusion in performance tables, after discounting of exams at the major qualification level. Includes pending awards.
  5. Includes international GCSEs (regulated and unregulated) and level 1/level 2 certificates.
  6. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

English and Maths - below level 3 entries by institution type

Filename
english_maths_below_L3_by_institution_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Entries and passes for below level 3 English and maths, by qualification type, institution type and student sex. Includes entries for students triggered for inclusion in performance tables, after discounting of exams at the major qualification level.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
establishment_typeInstitution
pass_countNumber of passes
perc_pass_countProportion of cohort achieving a pass at level
qual_minorQualification
student_countNumber of entries
subjectSubject
Footnotes
  1. Totals may be less than the sum of separate institution types as students who attend multiple institutions during 16 to 18 study are only included once in aggregations of those institutions.
  2. 'All state funded schools' includes city technology colleges (CTCs) and state-funded special schools. Figures for these institution types are not shown separately in the table. Excludes pupil referral units (PRUs), alternative provision (AP), hospital schools, non-maintained special schools, independent schools, independent special schools and independent schools approved to take pupils with special educational needs (SEN). These institution types are included in 'All schools'.
  3. Exam entries for students triggered for inclusion in performance tables, after discounting of exams at the major qualification level. Includes pending awards.
  4. Includes international GCSEs (regulated and unregulated) and level 1/level 2 certificates.
  5. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Entries and Results - A level and AS by subject and student characteristics (single academic year)

Filename
alevel_as_entries_results_by_characteristic_singleyr_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
A level and AS level entries by grade achieved, subject and student characteristics. Includes entries in the current exam year for age 16-18 students. Includes pending awards and the total column includes grade X (no result).
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
a_grade_achievedNumber at grade A.
astar_grade_achievedNumber at grade A*.
b_grade_achievedNumber at grade B.
c_grade_achievedNumber at grade C.
characteristic_valueCharacteristic
d_grade_achievedNumber at grade D.
e_grade_achievedNumber at grade E.
entry_countExam entries
perc_astar_a_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - A
perc_astar_b_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - B
perc_astar_c_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - C
perc_astar_d_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - D
perc_astar_e_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - E
perc_astar_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A*
qualificationQualification
subject_nameSubject
u_grade_achievedNumber at grade U.
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
  4. Exam entries are for the current academic year. Includes pending awards and the total column includes grade X (no result). Covers students aged 16, 17 or 18 at the start of the academic year.
  5. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Entries and Results - A level and AS by institution type and sex (single academic year)

Filename
alevel_as_entries_results_by_institution_sex_singleyr_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
A level and AS level entries by grade achieved, institution type and student sex. Includes entries in the current exam year for age 16-18 students. Includes pending awards and the total column includes grade X (no result).
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
a_grade_achievedNumber at grade A.
astar_grade_achievedNumber at grade A*.
b_grade_achievedNumber at grade B.
c_grade_achievedNumber at grade C.
characteristic_sexSex
d_grade_achievedNumber at grade D.
e_grade_achievedNumber at grade E.
entry_countExam entries
establishment_typeInstitution
perc_astar_a_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - A
perc_astar_b_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - B
perc_astar_c_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - C
perc_astar_d_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - D
perc_astar_e_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - E
perc_astar_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A*
qualificationQualification
u_grade_achievedNumber at grade U.
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Totals may be less than the sum of separate institution types as students who attend multiple institutions during 16 to 18 study are only included once in aggregations of those institutions.
  3. 'All state funded schools' includes city technology colleges (CTCs) and state-funded special schools. Figures for these institution types are not shown separately in the table. Excludes pupil referral units (PRUs), alternative provision (AP), hospital schools, non-maintained special schools, independent schools, independent special schools and independent schools approved to take pupils with special educational needs (SEN). These institution types are included in 'All schools'.
  4. Exam entries are for the current academic year. Includes pending awards and the total column includes grade X (no result). Covers students aged 16, 17 or 18 at the start of the academic year.
  5. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Entries and Results - A level and AS by region and subject (single academic year)

Filename
alevel_as_entries_results_by_region_singleyr_202125.csv
Geographic levels
Local authority; Regional
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
A level and AS level entries by grade achieved, subject and region or local authority. Includes entries in the current exam year for age 16-18 students. Includes pending awards and the total column includes grade X (no result).
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
a_grade_achievedNumber at grade A.
astar_grade_achievedNumber at grade A*.
b_grade_achievedNumber at grade B.
c_grade_achievedNumber at grade C.
d_grade_achievedNumber at grade D.
e_grade_achievedNumber at grade E.
entry_countExam entries
perc_astar_a_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - A
perc_astar_b_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - B
perc_astar_c_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - C
perc_astar_d_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - D
perc_astar_e_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - E
perc_astar_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A*
qualificationQualification
subject_nameSubject
u_grade_achievedNumber at grade U.
Footnotes
  1. Exam entries are for the current academic year. Includes pending awards and the total column includes grade X (no result). Covers students aged 16, 17 or 18 at the start of the academic year.
  2. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Entries - vocational qualifications by subject and student characteristics (single academic year)

Filename
vocational_entries_by_characteristic_singleyr_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Vocational qualification entries, by Ofqual subject area and student characteristics. Includes entries in the current exam year for age 16-18 students. Includes pending awards and the total column includes grade X (no result).
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
characteristic_valueCharacteristic
entry_countExam entries
entry_passExam passes
exam_cohortExam cohort
ofqual_tier_2Ofqual subject area
perc_entry_passPercent of exam passes
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
  4. Exam entries are for the current academic year. Includes pending awards and the total column includes grade X (no result). Covers students aged 16, 17 or 18 at the start of the academic year.
  5. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Student counts and Results - A level by subject and student characteristics (end of 16-18 study)

Filename
alevel_counts_results_by_characteristic_1618study_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
A level student counts by grade achieved, subject and student characteristics. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
a_grade_achievedNumber at grade A.
astar_grade_achievedNumber at grade A*.
b_grade_achievedNumber at grade B.
c_grade_achievedNumber at grade C.
characteristic_valueCharacteristic
d_grade_achievedNumber at grade D.
e_grade_achievedNumber at grade E.
perc_astar_a_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - A
perc_astar_b_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - B
perc_astar_c_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - C
perc_astar_d_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - D
perc_astar_e_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - E
perc_astar_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A*
perc_total_studentsPercent of students
subject_nameSubject
total_studentsTotal number of students
u_grade_achievedNumber at grade U.
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
  4. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Includes pending awards.
  5. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Student counts and Results - A level by institution type and sex (end of 16-18 study)

Filename
alevel_counts_results_by_institution_sex_1618study_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
A level student counts by grade achieved, institution type and student sex. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
a_grade_achievedNumber at grade A.
astar_grade_achievedNumber at grade A*.
b_grade_achievedNumber at grade B.
c_grade_achievedNumber at grade C.
characteristic_sexSex
d_grade_achievedNumber at grade D.
e_grade_achievedNumber at grade E.
establishment_typeInstitution
perc_astar_a_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - A
perc_astar_b_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - B
perc_astar_c_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - C
perc_astar_d_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - D
perc_astar_e_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - E
perc_astar_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A*
total_studentsTotal number of students
u_grade_achievedNumber at grade U.
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Totals may be less than the sum of separate institution types as students who attend multiple institutions during 16 to 18 study are only included once in aggregations of those institutions.
  3. 'All state funded schools' includes city technology colleges (CTCs) and state-funded special schools. Figures for these institution types are not shown separately in the table. Excludes pupil referral units (PRUs), alternative provision (AP), hospital schools, non-maintained special schools, independent schools, independent special schools and independent schools approved to take pupils with special educational needs (SEN). These institution types are included in 'All schools'.
  4. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Includes pending awards.
  5. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Student counts and Results - A level by region and subject (end of 16-18 study)

Filename
alevel_counts_results_by_region_1618study_202125.csv
Geographic levels
Local authority; Regional
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
A level student counts by grade achieved, subject and region or local authority. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
a_grade_achievedNumber at grade A.
astar_grade_achievedNumber at grade A*.
b_grade_achievedNumber at grade B.
c_grade_achievedNumber at grade C.
d_grade_achievedNumber at grade D.
e_grade_achievedNumber at grade E.
perc_astar_a_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - A
perc_astar_b_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - B
perc_astar_c_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - C
perc_astar_d_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - D
perc_astar_e_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - E
perc_astar_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A*
perc_total_studentsPercent of students
subject_nameSubject
total_studentsTotal number of students
u_grade_achievedNumber at grade U.
Footnotes
  1. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Includes pending awards.
  2. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Student counts - vocational qualifications by subject and student characteristics (end of 16-18 study)

Filename
vocational_counts_by_characteristic_1618study_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Vocational qualification student counts, by Ofqual subject area and student characteristics. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed vocational qualifications during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
characteristic_valueCharacteristic
exam_cohortExam cohort
ofqual_tier_2Ofqual subject area
perc_student_passPercent of students achieving a pass
student_countNumber of students
student_passNumber of students achieving a pass
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
  4. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed a vocational qualification during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Includes pending awards.
  5. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Student counts grade combinations - A level by student characteristics

Filename
alevel_counts_grade_combinations_by_characteristic_fine_UCAS_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
A level grade combinations, by student characteristics. Coverage is all students that entered at least 1 A level. Grade outcomes are changed into UCAS points by adding up a student's best 3 A level results (A*=56, A = 48, B = 40, C= 32, D=24, E=16).
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
01_ucas_168168+ UCAS Tariff Points (A*A*A* or equivalent/higher)
02_ucas_160160+ UCAS Tariff Points (A*A*A or equivalent/higher)
03_ucas_152152+ UCAS Tariff Points (A*AA or equivalent/higher)
04_ucas_144144+ UCAS Tariff Points (AAA or equivalent/higher)
05_ucas_136136+ UCAS Tariff Points (AAB or equivalent/higher)
06_ucas_128128+ UCAS Tariff Points (ABB or equivalent/higher)
07_ucas_120120+ UCAS Tariff Points (BBB or equivalent/higher)
08_ucas_112112+ UCAS Tariff Points (BBC or equivalent/higher)
09_ucas_104104+ UCAS Tariff Points (BCC or equivalent/higher)
10_ucas_9696+ UCAS Tariff Points (CCC or equivalent/higher)
11_ucas_8888+ UCAS Tariff Points (CCD or equivalent/higher)
12_ucas_8080+ UCAS Tariff Points (CDD or equivalent/higher)
13_ucas_7272+ UCAS Tariff Points (DDD or equivalent/higher)
14_ucas_6464+ UCAS Tariff Points (DDE or equivalent/higher)
15_ucas_5656+ UCAS Tariff Points (DEE or equivalent/higher)
16_ucas_4848+ UCAS Tariff Points (EEE or equivalent/higher)
characteristic_valueCharacteristic
student_countTotal number of students
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
  4. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study (excluding general studies and critical thinking), after discounting of exams. Includes pending awards.
  5. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Maths and science - subject combinations by student characteristics

Filename
maths_science_combinations_by_characteristic_202125.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Number of students entered for combinations of maths and science A levels during 16-18 study, by student characteristics.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
characteristic_valueCharacteristic
num_entered_comb_and_no_other_matsciStudents that entered only chosen 'combination' and no additional Maths/Science subjects
num_entered_matsci_subjects_including_combStudents that entered chosen 'combination' and any other Maths/Science subjects
perc_entered_comb_and_no_other_matsciStudents that entered only chosen 'combination' and no additional Maths/Science subjects (%)
perc_entered_matsci_subjects_including_combStudents that entered chosen 'combination' and any other Maths/Science subjects (%)
sub_name_combCombination of Maths/Science subject A levels entered
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
  3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
  4. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Includes pending awards.
  5. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Maths and science - subject combinations by region and sex

Filename
maths_science_combinations_by_region_sex_202125.csv
Geographic levels
Local authority; Regional
Time period
2020/21 to 2024/25
Content
Number of students entered for combinations of maths and science A levels during 16-18 study, by region or local authority and student sex.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
characteristic_sexSex
num_entered_comb_and_no_other_matsciStudents that entered only chosen 'combination' and no additional Maths/Science subjects
num_entered_matsci_subjects_including_combStudents that entered chosen 'combination' and any other Maths/Science subjects
perc_entered_comb_and_no_other_matsciStudents that entered only chosen 'combination' and no additional Maths/Science subjects (%)
perc_entered_matsci_subjects_including_combStudents that entered chosen 'combination' and any other Maths/Science subjects (%)
sub_name_combCombination of Maths/Science subject A levels entered
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Includes pending awards.
  3. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Time-series - A level subject entries and grade by sex

Filename
alevel_timeseries_subject_entries_results.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
1995/96 to 2024/25
Content
Underlying data from the 16-18 time series dashboard (single year entries by subject and student sex). These data cover A level entries by students aged 16 to 18 within each academic year from 1995/96.
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
characteristic_valueCharacteristic
entry_countExam entries
perc_astar_a_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - A
perc_astar_b_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - B
perc_astar_c_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - C
perc_astar_d_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - D
perc_astar_e_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A* - E
perc_astar_grade_achievedPercent achieving grade A*
subject_nameSubject
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Exam entries are for the current academic year. Includes pending awards and the total column includes grade X (no result). Covers students aged 16, 17 or 18 at the start of the academic year.
  3. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.

Time-series - APS per entry by institution type

Filename
timeseries_aggregated_attainment_by_institution_type.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2012/13 to 2024/25
Content
Underlying data from the 16-18 time series dashboard (average attainment by institution type and student sex). These data include the applied general and tech level cohorts (from 2015/16) and the A level cohort (from 2012/13).
Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
aps_per_entryAPS per entry
aps_per_entry_gradeAverage result
characteristic_sexCharacteristic
establishment_typeInstitution
number_of_studentsNumber of students
qualification_typeQualification
Footnotes
  1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the sex for every student.
  2. Totals may be less than the sum of separate institution types as students who attend multiple institutions during 16 to 18 study are only included once in aggregations of those institutions.
  3. 'All state funded schools' includes city technology colleges (CTCs) and state-funded special schools. Figures for these institution types are not shown separately in the table. Excludes pupil referral units (PRUs), alternative provision (AP), hospital schools, non-maintained special schools, independent schools, independent special schools and independent schools approved to take pupils with special educational needs (SEN). These institution types are included in 'All schools'.
  4. A change to the trigger rules was introduced in 2020/21  such that students were no longer automatically reported after two years in 16-18 study. The introduction caused a fall in cohort size, particularly within the vocational and technical cohorts. A full impact analysis can be found in the methodology document.