Academic year 2022/23

Further education and skills

Data guidance

Published

Description

This document describes the contents of the underlying data files accompanying the ‘Further education and skills’ statistics publication. There is a Methodology document that is linked under ‘Useful information’ at the top of the release, that contains further information on the statistics published here.

Coverage

England 

Data files

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.

Achievement Rates - Headlines by Age, Level, Qualification Type, SSA T1

Filename
et_narts_headline.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2019/20 to 2021/22
Content

Education and training national achievement rate tables

Academic year: 2019/20 to 2021/22

Indicators: Achievement rate, Leavers, Pass rate, Retention rate

Filters: Sector Subject Area, Qualification type,  Level, Age group 

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
achievement_rateAchievement Rate
achieversAchievers
age_bandAge group
completersCompleters
leaversLeavers
pass_ratePass Rate
qualification_levelLevel
qualification_typeQualification Type
retention_rateRetention Rate
sector_subject_area_t1Sector subject area (tier 1)
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and calculated on unrounded volumes. 'low' indicates a percentage below 0.5%. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  3. Achievement rates are calculated according to the Education & Training Qualification Achievement Rate business rules. These documents are available on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/qualification-achievement-rates-and-minimum-standards
  4. Further guidance for the Education & Training National Achievement Rate Tables can be found on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sfa-national-success-rates-tables
  5. The overall achievement rate is based on the Hybrid End Year. The Hybrid End Year is the later of the Expected End Year, Actual End Year or Reporting Year of a qualification.
  6. Figures include all funded and unfunded aims reported on the Individualised Learner Record (ILR).
  7. Retention rates are based on the individual aims that were completed in the relevant year (the Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of learning aims completed divided by the number of leavers.
  8. Pass rates are based on the individual aims that were successfully completed in the relevant year (the Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of learning aims achieved divided by the number successfully completed.
  9. Achievement rates are based on the individual qualification aims that were completed in the relevant year (Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of aims achieved divided by the number started, excluding the aims of any learners that transferred onto another qualification within the same institution.
  10. Sector Subject Area (SSA) codes are available on the qualification description page: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/types-of-regulated-qualifications/qualification-descriptions

Achievement Rates - Learner Characteristics Demographics by Age, Level, Sex, LLDD, Ethnicity major, Minority ethnic

Filename
et_narts_learner_detailed.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2019/20 to 2021/22
Content

Education and training national achievement rate tables

Academic year: 2019/20 to 2021/22

Indicators: Achievement rate, Pass rate, Retention rate, Leavers, Completers, Achievers

Filters:  Level, Age group, Demographic (Ethnicity Major, Minority Ethnic, Sex, Learners with a Disability/ Learning Difficulty)

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
achievement_rateAchievement Rate
achieversAchievers
age_bandAge Group
completersCompleters
ethnicity_majorEthnicity Major
learning_difficulty_disabilityLearning Difficulty Disability
leaversLeavers
minority_ethnicMinority Ethnic
pass_ratePass Rate
qualification_levelLevel
retention_rateRetention Rate
sexSex
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and calculated on unrounded volumes. 'low' indicates a percentage below 0.5%. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  3. Learner characteristics (such as sex, learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and ethnicity) are based upon self-declaration by the learner.
  4. Ethnicity categories have been aligned with the ethnicities recorded in the 2011 UK Census.
  5. Achievement rates are calculated according to the Education & Training Qualification Achievement Rate business rules. These documents are available on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/qualification-achievement-rates-and-minimum-standards
  6. Further guidance for the Education & Training National Achievement Rate Tables can be found on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sfa-national-success-rates-tables
  7. The overall achievement rate is based on the Hybrid End Year. The Hybrid End Year is the later of the Expected End Year, Actual End Year or Reporting Year of a qualification.
  8. Figures include all funded and unfunded aims reported on the Individualised Learner Record (ILR).
  9. Retention rates are based on the individual aims that were completed in the relevant year (the Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of learning aims completed divided by the number of leavers.
  10. Pass rates are based on the individual aims that were successfully completed in the relevant year (the Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of learning aims achieved divided by the number successfully completed.
  11. Achievement rates are based on the individual qualification aims that were completed in the relevant year (Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of aims achieved divided by the number started, excluding the aims of any learners that transferred onto another qualification within the same institution.

Achievement Rates - Learner Characteristics Deprivation by Learners Home IMD, Age, SSA T1, Qualification Type, Level

Filename
et_narts_deprivation.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2019/20 to 2021/22
Content

Education and training national achievement rate tables

Academic year: 2019/20 to 2021/22

Indicators: Achievement rate, Pass rate, Retention rate, Leavers, Completers, Achievers

Filters:  Learner deprivation, Level, Qualification Type, Age group, Sector subject area

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
achievement_rateAchievement Rate
achieversAchievers
age_bandAge group
completersCompleters
learner_home_IMDLearner deprivation
leaversLeavers
pass_ratePass Rate
qualification_levelLevel
qualification_typeQualification Type
retention_rateRetention Rate
sector_subject_area_t1Sector subject area (tier 1)
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and calculated on unrounded volumes. 'low' indicates a percentage below 0.5%. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  3. Achievement rates are calculated according to the Education & Training Qualification Achievement Rate business rules. These documents are available on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/qualification-achievement-rates-and-minimum-standards
  4. Further guidance for the Education & Training National Achievement Rate Tables can be found on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sfa-national-success-rates-tables
  5. The overall achievement rate is based on the Hybrid End Year. The Hybrid End Year is the later of the Expected End Year, Actual End Year or Reporting Year of a qualification.
  6. Figures include all funded and unfunded aims reported on the Individualised Learner Record (ILR).
  7. Retention rates are based on the individual aims that were completed in the relevant year (the Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of learning aims completed divided by the number of leavers.
  8. Pass rates are based on the individual aims that were successfully completed in the relevant year (the Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of learning aims achieved divided by the number successfully completed.
  9. Achievement rates are based on the individual qualification aims that were completed in the relevant year (Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of aims achieved divided by the number started, excluding the aims of any learners that transferred onto another qualification within the same institution.
  10. Sector Subject Area (SSA) codes are available on the qualification description page: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/types-of-regulated-qualifications/qualification-descriptions

Achievement Rates - Provider Type by SSA T1, Level, Age, Qualification Type

Filename
et_narts_provider_type.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2021/22
Content

Education and training national achievement rate tables

Academic year:  2021/22

Indicators: Achievement rate, Pass rate, Retention rate, Leavers, Completers, Achievers

Filters: Provider Type, Age group, Level, Qualification Type, Sector subject area

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
achievement_rateAchievement Rate
achieversAchievers
age_bandAge group
completersCompleters
leaversLeavers
pass_ratePass Rate
provider_typeProvider Type
qualification_levelLevel
qualification_typeQualification Type
retention_rateRetention Rate
sector_subject_area_t1Sector subject area (tier 1)
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and calculated on unrounded volumes. 'low' indicates a percentage below 0.5%. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  3. Achievement rates are calculated according to the Education & Training Qualification Achievement Rate business rules. These documents are available on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/qualification-achievement-rates-and-minimum-standards
  4. Further guidance for the Education & Training National Achievement Rate Tables can be found on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sfa-national-success-rates-tables
  5. The overall achievement rate is based on the Hybrid End Year. The Hybrid End Year is the later of the Expected End Year, Actual End Year or Reporting Year of a qualification.
  6. Figures include all funded and unfunded aims reported on the Individualised Learner Record (ILR).
  7. Retention rates are based on the individual aims that were completed in the relevant year (the Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of learning aims completed divided by the number of leavers.
  8. Pass rates are based on the individual aims that were successfully completed in the relevant year (the Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of learning aims achieved divided by the number successfully completed.
  9. Achievement rates are based on the individual qualification aims that were completed in the relevant year (Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of aims achieved divided by the number started, excluding the aims of any learners that transferred onto another qualification within the same institution.
  10. Sector Subject Area (SSA) codes are available on the qualification description page: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/types-of-regulated-qualifications/qualification-descriptions

Achievement Rates - Providers by Age, Qualification Type, Level

Filename
et_narts_provider_summary.csv
Geographic levels
Provider
Time period
2021/22
Content

Education and training national achievement rate tables

Academic year:  2021/22

Indicators: Achievement rate, Pass rate, Retention rate, Leavers, Completers, Achievers

Filters:  Provider name, Provider UKPRN, Age group,  Level, Qualification Type, Sector subject area

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
achievement_rateAchievement Rate
achieversAchievers
age_bandAge group
completersCompleters
leaversLeavers
pass_ratePass Rate
qualification_levelLevel
qualification_typeQualification Type
retention_rateRetention Rate
sector_subject_area_t1Sector subject area (tier 1)
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and calculated on unrounded volumes. 'low' indicates a percentage below 0.5%. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  3. Achievement rates are calculated according to the Education & Training Qualification Achievement Rate business rules. These documents are available on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/qualification-achievement-rates-and-minimum-standards
  4. Further guidance for the Education & Training National Achievement Rate Tables can be found on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sfa-national-success-rates-tables
  5. The overall achievement rate is based on the Hybrid End Year. The Hybrid End Year is the later of the Expected End Year, Actual End Year or Reporting Year of a qualification.
  6. Figures include all funded and unfunded aims reported on the Individualised Learner Record (ILR).
  7. Retention rates are based on the individual aims that were completed in the relevant year (the Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of learning aims completed divided by the number of leavers.
  8. Pass rates are based on the individual aims that were successfully completed in the relevant year (the Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of learning aims achieved divided by the number successfully completed.
  9. Achievement rates are based on the individual qualification aims that were completed in the relevant year (Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of aims achieved divided by the number started, excluding the aims of any learners that transferred onto another qualification within the same institution.

Achievement Rates - Subject by Age, SSA T1, Qualification type, Level, Learning aim title

Filename
et_narts_subject_detailed_plus_aim_ref.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2021/22
Content

Education and training national achievement rate tables

Academic year: 2021/22

Indicators: Achievement rate, Pass rate, Retention rate, Leavers, Completers, Achievers

Filters:  Age group, Sector subject area, Qualification Type, Learning Aim Title with Learning Aim Reference, Level

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
achievement_rateAchievement Rate
achieversAchievers
age_bandAge group
completersCompleters
learning_aim_title_plus_learning_aim_refLearning Aim Title with Reference
leaversLeavers
levelLevel
pass_ratePass Rate
qualification_typeQualification Type
retention_rateRetention Rate
sector_subject_area_t1Sector subject area (tier 1)
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and calculated on unrounded volumes. 'low' indicates a percentage below 0.5%. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  3. Achievement rates are calculated according to the Education & Training Qualification Achievement Rate business rules. These documents are available on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/qualification-achievement-rates-and-minimum-standards
  4. Further guidance for the Education & Training National Achievement Rate Tables can be found on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sfa-national-success-rates-tables
  5. The overall achievement rate is based on the Hybrid End Year. The Hybrid End Year is the later of the Expected End Year, Actual End Year or Reporting Year of a qualification.
  6. Figures include all funded and unfunded aims reported on the Individualised Learner Record (ILR).
  7. Retention rates are based on the individual aims that were completed in the relevant year (the Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of learning aims completed divided by the number of leavers.
  8. Pass rates are based on the individual aims that were successfully completed in the relevant year (the Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of learning aims achieved divided by the number successfully completed.
  9. Achievement rates are based on the individual qualification aims that were completed in the relevant year (Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of aims achieved divided by the number started, excluding the aims of any learners that transferred onto another qualification within the same institution.
  10. Sector Subject Area (SSA) codes are available on the qualification description page: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/types-of-regulated-qualifications/qualification-descriptions

Achievement Rates - Subject Demographics by SSA T1, Level, Age, Sex, LLDD, Ethnicity major, Minority ethnic

Filename
et_narts_subject_demographics.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2019/20 to 2021/22
Content

Education and training national achievement rate tables

Academic year: 2019/20 to 2021/22

Indicators: Achievement rate, Pass rate, Retention rate, Leavers, Completers, Achievers

Filters:  Level, Age group, Sector subject area, Learner Characteristic (Ethnicity Major, Minority Ethnic, Sex, Learners with a Disability/ Learning Difficulty)

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
achievement_rateAchievement Rate
achieversAchievers
age_bandAge Group
completersCompleters
learner_characteristicLearner Characteristic
leaversLeavers
pass_ratePass Rate
qualification_levelLevel
retention_rateRetention Rate
sector_subject_area_t1Sector subject area (tier 1)
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and calculated on unrounded volumes. 'low' indicates a percentage below 0.5%. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  3. Learner characteristics (such as sex, learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and ethnicity) are based upon self-declaration by the learner.
  4. Ethnicity categories have been aligned with the ethnicities recorded in the 2011 UK Census.
  5. Achievement rates are calculated according to the Education & Training Qualification Achievement Rate business rules. These documents are available on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/qualification-achievement-rates-and-minimum-standards
  6. Further guidance for the Education & Training National Achievement Rate Tables can be found on the gov.uk website: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sfa-national-success-rates-tables
  7. The overall achievement rate is based on the Hybrid End Year. The Hybrid End Year is the later of the Expected End Year, Actual End Year or Reporting Year of a qualification.
  8. Figures include all funded and unfunded aims reported on the Individualised Learner Record (ILR).
  9. Retention rates are based on the individual aims that were completed in the relevant year (the Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of learning aims completed divided by the number of leavers.
  10. Pass rates are based on the individual aims that were successfully completed in the relevant year (the Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of learning aims achieved divided by the number successfully completed.
  11. Achievement rates are based on the individual qualification aims that were completed in the relevant year (Hybrid End Year). They are calculated as the number of aims achieved divided by the number started, excluding the aims of any learners that transferred onto another qualification within the same institution.
  12. Sector Subject Area (SSA) codes are available on the qualification description page: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/types-of-regulated-qualifications/qualification-descriptions

Advanced learner loans - Applications, Loan amount awarded by Sex, Age, UK status, Qualification Type, SSA, Provider Type

Filename
adv-learner-loans-applications-202223.csv
Geographic levels
National; Regional
Time period
2014/15 to 2022/23
Content

Advanced learner loan applications and total loan amount awarded

Academic years: 2014/15 to 2022/23 full academic years

Indicators: Approved applications, Received applications, Total loan amount awarded (£000s) 

Filters: Characteristic (Age, Sex), Provider type, Qualification type, UK status  and Sector subject area

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
apps_approvedApproved applications
apps_receivedReceived applications
breakdownQualification type
loan_amount_awarded_in_thousandsTotal loan amount awarded (£000s)
Footnotes
  1. From 2013/14 to 2015/16 loans were available for learners ages 24 or older studying full Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications. From 2016/17, Advanced Learner Loans were extended to learners aged 19 or older on the first day of their course and studying at Levels 3 to 6, and are not directly comparable to earlier years.
  2. Applications received include processed and unprocessed applications but exclude those Cancelled, Deleted, In Data Entry and Ineligible (except where stated).
  3. Volumes are rounded to the nearest ten, except for the Total loan amount awarded, which are rounded to the nearest hundred. Figures may not sum due to rounding. 'low' Indicates a base value of fewer than five for the cohort combination.
  4. Applications closed on the following 31 July for each academic year respectively. Final application data is as at 30 September for each academic year (August to July).
  5. The sum of applications may not equal the actual total number of applications as there may be duplicates in the learner breakdowns categories and qualification levels. 
  6. 2018/19 data for provider type 'Other public funded' has been revised slightly here to include around 30 applications (received/approved) which were previously included in the 'Private Sector public funded' category.

Advanced learner loans - Participation by Age

Filename
adv-learner-participation-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2014/15 to 2022/23
Content

Adult (19+) Advanced learner loan-funded learner participation and achievements

Academic years: 2014/15 to 2022/23

Indicators: learner participation

Filters: Age group and level

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
ageAge group
levelLevel
participationParticipation
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 100 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 50. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. From 2013/14 to 2015/16 loans were available for learners ages 24 or older studying full Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications. From 2016/17, Advanced Learner Loans were extended to learners aged 19 or older on the first day of their course and studying at Levels 3 to 6, and are not directly comparable to earlier years.
  4. Ages are based upon the age of the learner on 31 August of that particular academic year. Figures from 2016/17 onwards include a small number of learners aged 18 at the start of the academic year but aged 19 at the start of the aim in the 19-24 category. Similarly for previous years, a small number of learners aged 23 at the start of the academic year but aged 24 at the start of the aim are included in the 24 to 30 category.

AEB - Participation, Achievement

Filename
fes-annual-aeb-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2016/17 to 2022/23
Content

Adult (19+) AEB-funded learner participation and achievements

Academic years: 2016/17 to 2022/23

Indicators: Participation and Achievements by Level

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
ach_basic_skillsAchievements Basic skills
ach_bl2_ex_basic_skillsAchievements Below level 2 (excluding basic skills)
ach_full_l2Achievements Full level 2
ach_full_l3Achievements Full level 3
ach_l2Achievements Level 2
ach_l3Achievements Level 3
ach_no_lxAchievements No level assigned
ach_totalTotal Achievements
p_basic_skillsParticipation Basic skills
p_bl2_ex_basic_skillsParticipation Below level 2 (excluding basic skills)
p_full_l2Participation Full level 2
p_full_l3Participation Full level 3
p_l2Participation Level 2
p_l3Participation Level 3
p_no_lxParticipation No level assigned
p_totalTotal Participation
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 100 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 50. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Total participation is the count of learners that were funded by the Adult Education Budget that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. Total achievements are the count of learners that were funded by the Adult Education Budget that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  4. The no level assigned category includes a small number of cases which appear to be anomalies in the system.
  5. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  6. Basic skills total excludes Essential Digital Skills qualifications, unless otherwise specified.

Basic Skills - Detailed Series

Filename
basic-skills-series-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2017/18 to 2022/23
Content

Basic skills participation and achievements subject breakdowns. This comprises all age apprenticeships, adult (19+) Education and training, and all provision (that includes both all age apprenticeships and adult (19+) Education and training).

Academic years: 2017/18 to 2022/23

Indicators: Participation, Achievements, Further education and skills participation percentage change

Filters: Provision type, Age (under 19/19+), Subject, Level

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
achievementsAchievements
age_youth_adultAge (under 19/19+)
fes_participation_percentage_changeFurther education and skills participation percentage change
levelLevel
participationParticipation
provision_typeProvision type
subjectSubject
Footnotes
  1. Figures shown cover the full and finalised academic year(s).
  2. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  3. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and calculated on unrounded volumes. 'low' indicates a percentage below 0.5%. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  4. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  5. Total achievements are the count of learners that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  6. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  7. Basic skills figures now include Essential Digital Skills qualifications from the 2020/21 academic year, unless otherwise specified. They also include any Multiply funded basic skills qualifications from 2022/23.

Basic Skills - Regional Breakdown

Filename
basic-skills-regional-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
Local authority district; National; Parliamentary constituency; Regional
Time period
2022/23
Content

Basic skills total participation and total achievements geographical breakdowns.

Academic year: 2022/23

Indicators: Participation, Achievements

Filters: Subject and level, Age (under 19/19+)

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
achievementsAchievements
age_youth_adultAge (under 19/19+)
levelLevel
participationParticipation
subjectSubject
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. Total achievements are the count of learners that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  4. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  5. Geography is based upon the home postcode of the learner. Where the postcode is outside of England or not known it is included in the 'Outside of England and unknown' category.
  6. Geographies are taken from the National Statistics Postcode Lookup.
  7. Basic skills figures now include Essential Digital Skills qualifications from the 2020/21 academic year, unless otherwise specified. They also include any Multiply funded basic skills qualifications from 2022/23.

Community Learning Geography - Participation, Achievement by Age, Sex, Ethnicity

Filename
cl-geography-detailed-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
Local authority district; National; Regional
Time period
2022/23
Content

Community learning geographical breakdowns

Academic year:  2022/23

Indicators: Participation and Achievement totals, also breakdowns by community learning type

Filters: Detailed age group (with unknowns), Sex and Ethnicity Major 

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
ach_family_english_maths_and_languageAchievements Family english maths and language
ach_neighbourhood_learning_in_deprived_communitiesAchievements Neighbourhood learning in deprived communities
ach_personal_and_community_development_learningAchievements Personal and community development learning
ach_totalTotal Achievements
ach_wider_family_learningAchievements Wider family learning
age_detailedAge group (with unknowns)
ethnicity_majorEthnicity Major
family_english_maths_and_languageParticipation Family english maths and language
neighbourhood_learning_in_deprived_communitiesParticipation Neighbourhood learning in deprived communities
personal_and_community_development_learningParticipation Personal and community development learning
sexSex
totalTotal Participation
wider_family_learningParticipation Wider family learning
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. Total achievements are the count of learners that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  4. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  5. Learner characteristics (such as sex, learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and ethnicity) are based upon self-declaration by the learner.
  6. Ethnicity categories have been aligned with the ethnicities recorded in the 2011 UK Census.
  7. Geography is based upon the home postcode of the learner. Where the postcode is outside of England or not known it is included in the 'Outside of England and unknown' category.
  8. Geographies are taken from the National Statistics Postcode Lookup.

Community Learning - Participation, Achievement by Age, Sex, LLDD, Ethnicity

Filename
cl-latest-summary-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2019/20 to 2022/23
Content

Community learning participation and achievements in-year

Academic years: 2019/20 to 2022/23

Indicators: Participation and achievements

Filters: Demographic group (Sex, LLDD, Ethnicity Major, Minority Ethnic flag, Age group), demographic description 

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
achievement_change_percentAchievements Percentage Change
achievement_percentAchievements Percentage
achievementsAchievements
characteristic_groupGroup
community_learning_typeCommunity Learning Type
learner_characteristicDemographic
participationParticipation
participation_change_percentParticipation Percentage Change
participation_percentParticipation Percentage
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and calculated on unrounded volumes. 'low' indicates a percentage below 0.5%. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  3. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  4. Total achievements are the count of learners that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  5. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  6. Learner characteristics (such as sex, learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and ethnicity) are based upon self-declaration by the learner.
  7. Percentages for learner characteristics include those learners where the characteristic is known. ‘Not known/not provided’ categories are excluded from the calculation.
  8. Ethnicity categories have been aligned with the ethnicities recorded in the 2011 UK Census.
  9. Ethnic minorities do not include white minorities.
  10. White comprises white British, Gypsy or Irish Traveller, Irish, and any other white background.

Community Learning LLDD - Participation, Achievement by Age, LLDD, Primary LLDD, Ethnicity

Filename
cl-lldd-detailed-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2017/18 to 2022/23
Content

Community learning detailed LLDD breakdowns

Academic years: 2017/18 to 2022/23

Indicators: Participation and achievements, and also breakdowns by community learning type

Filters: Age group (with unknowns), Minority Ethnic flag, LLDD, primary LLDD 

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
ach_family_english_maths_and_languageAchievements Family english maths and language
ach_neighbourhood_learning_in_deprived_communitiesAchievements Neighbourhood learning in deprived communities
ach_personal_and_community_development_learningAchievements Personal and community development learning
ach_totalTotal Achievements
ach_wider_family_learningAchievements Wider family learning
age_detailedAge group (with unknowns)
family_english_maths_and_languageParticipation Family english maths and language
llddLLDD
lldd_primaryPrimary LLDD
minority_ethnicMinority Ethnic
neighbourhood_learning_in_deprived_communitiesParticipation Neighbourhood learning in deprived communities
personal_and_community_development_learningParticipation Personal and community development learning
sexSex
totalTotal Participation
wider_family_learningParticipation Wider family learning
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. Total achievements are the count of learners that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  4. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  5. Learner characteristics (such as sex, learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and ethnicity) are based upon self-declaration by the learner.
  6. Ethnicity categories have been aligned with the ethnicities recorded in the 2011 UK Census.
  7. Learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LLDD) categories but must indicate which of these is the primary disability, difficulty or health problem. Overall ‘Primary LLDD and health problem’ totals may not match the main LLDD figures.
  8. For 2017/18, there were approximately 2,400 learners undertaking community learning missing from the final data return (R14) due to a submission error for three providers. 2017/18 figures reported here do not include these learners.
  9. Ethnic minorities do not include white minorities.
  10. White comprises white British, Gypsy or Irish Traveller, Irish, and any other white background.

Community Learning Participation, Achievement by Age, Sex, LLDD, Ethnicity

Filename
cl-ethnicity-and-gender-detailed-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2017/18 to 2022/23
Content

Community learning detailed demographic breakdowns

Academic years: 2017/18 to 2022/23

Indicators: Participation and Achievement totals, also breakdowns by community learning type

Filters: Age group (with unknowns), Sex, LLDD, Ethnicity Major, Ethnicity Minor, Minority Ethnic flag

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
ach_family_english_maths_and_languageAchievements Family english maths and language
ach_neighbourhood_learning_in_deprived_communitiesAchievements Neighbourhood learning in deprived communities
ach_personal_and_community_development_learningAchievements Personal and community development learning
ach_totalTotal Achievements
ach_wider_family_learningAchievements Wider family learning
age_detailedAge group (with unknowns)
ethnicity_majorEthnicity Major
ethnicity_minorEthnicity Minor
family_english_maths_and_languageParticipation Family english maths and language
llddLLDD
minority_ethnicMinority Ethnic
neighbourhood_learning_in_deprived_communitiesParticipation Neighbourhood learning in deprived communities
personal_and_community_development_learningParticipation Personal and community development learning
sexSex
totalTotal Participation
wider_family_learningParticipation Wider family learning
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. Total achievements are the count of learners that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  4. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  5. Learner characteristics (such as sex, learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and ethnicity) are based upon self-declaration by the learner.
  6. Ethnicity categories have been aligned with the ethnicities recorded in the 2011 UK Census.
  7. For 2017/18, there were approximately 2,400 learners undertaking community learning missing from the final data return (R14) due to a submission error for three providers. 2017/18 figures reported here do not include these learners.
  8. Ethnic minorities do not include white minorities.
  9. White comprises white British, Gypsy or Irish Traveller, Irish, and any other white background.

Community Learning Providers - Participation, Achievement by Provider name, UKPRN

Filename
fes-cl-provider-part-ach-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
Provider
Time period
2017/18 to 2022/23
Content

Community learning detailed provider breakdowns

Academic years: 2017/18 to 2022/23 

Indicators: Participation and Achievement totals, also breakdowns by community learning type

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
ach_femlAchievement - Family english maths and language
ach_nldcAchievement - Neighbourhood learning in deprived communities
ach_pcdlAchievement - Personal and community development learning
ach_totalAchievement - All community learning
ach_wflAchievement - Wider family learning
p_femlParticipation - Family english maths and language
p_nldcParticipation - Neighbourhood learning in deprived communities
p_pcdlParticipation - Personal and community development learning
p_totalParticipation - All community learning
p_wflParticipation - Wider family learning
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. Total achievements are the count of learners that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  4. For 2017/18, there were approximately 2,400 learners undertaking community learning missing from the final data return (R14) due to a submission error for three providers. 2017/18 figures reported here do not include these learners.
  5. UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) is shown after the provider name.

Deprivation - Participation by Age, Learner Home Deprivation, Provision Type

Filename
fes-deprivation-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2017/18 to 2022/23
Content

Further education and skills learner participation by indices of multiple deprivation breakdown. Breakdowns for adult (19+) Education and training can also be obtained. The ‘Under 19’ Further education and skills provision corresponds to apprenticeships.

Academic years: 2017/18 to 2022/23

Indicators: Total Participation by Level

Filters: Learner home deprivation quintile, Age group (with unknowns), Age group (under 19/19+), Provision type

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
age_summary_with_unknownsAge group (with unknowns)
age_youth_adultAge (under 19/19+)
learner_home_deprivLearner deprivation
p_basic_skillsParticipation Basic skills
p_bl2_ex_basic_skillsParticipation Below level 2 (excluding basic skills)
p_full_l2Participation Full level 2
p_full_l3Participation Full level 3
p_l2Participation Level 2
p_l3Participation Level 3
p_l4plusParticipation Level 4+
p_no_lxParticipation No level assigned
p_totalTotal Participation
provision_typeProvision type
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  4. Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) Quintiles from 2014/15 to 2018/19 are based on the 2015 IMD rank of the learner's home postcode. IMD quintiles from 2019/20 onwards are based on the 2019 IMD rank of the learner's home postcode.
  5. Unknown Indices of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) Quintile refers to a learner with a postcode that does not match to lower super output area.
  6. Geography is based upon the home postcode of the learner. Where the postcode is outside of England or not known it is included in the 'Outside of England and unknown' category.
  7. Basic skills total excludes Essential Digital Skills qualifications, unless otherwise specified.
  8. Education and Training includes Traineeships.

Free Courses for Jobs summary - enrolments by start-month and age

Filename
fes-subject-courses-for-jobs_summary-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2018/19 to 2022/23
Content

Enrolments on courses included in the Free Courses for Jobs offer - summary

Academic years: 2018/19 to 2022/23

Indicators: Total level 3 enrolments, Eligible level 3 enrolments, Free Courses for Jobs enrolments (original and extended offer) 

Filters: Start Month, Age group

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
enrolments_eligible_learners_original_offerEnrolments by eligible adults on offer courses (under original offer)
enrolments_fcfj_offer_plus_extended_from_apr22Enrolments by adults taking up Free Courses for Jobs (including under extended offer from Apr22)
enrolments_fcfj_offer_takeup_originalEnrolments by adults taking up Free Courses for Jobs (under original offer)
ilr_status_offer_quals_usedILR snapshot and L3 offer course list used
number_of_quals_in_offerNumber of courses available during period under Free Courses for Jobs offer
start_ageStart age
start_monthStart month
total_l3_course_enrolmentsEnrolments by any adult on offer courses
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Eligible adults under the original offer are identified as a) those without prior attainment at Full level 3 or above; and b) those not enrolled on the course as part of an apprenticeship; and c) all those aged 24 and above or those aged 19-23 where there is not already a statutory entitlement to the course through the adult education budget. It includes learners who don’t receive the direct funding, yet enrolled and meet the underlying criteria.
  3. In April 2021 there were 387 qualifications approved for funding on the offer, although this figure is subject to change over time as qualifications are added and removed from the list. In July 2023, there were 418 qualifications approved. From 2021/22, figures are based on the eligible courses that were valid for the offer at the beginning of each month of the relevant academic year. Comparisons with months in previous years are based on the same qualifications. Figures up to 2020/21 are also presented based on the original 387 qualifications that were valid at the introduction of the offer.
  4. The full-year final total of 4,780 adults taking up free courses for jobs in 2020/21 covers the period April to July (when the offer was live). The total for enrolments by eligible adults covers the full academic year (August to July). Month-by-month breakdowns are available to view by clicking ‘Explore Data’ under this table.

Free Courses for Jobs - Cumulative Enrolments, Achievements by Age, LLDD, Sex, Ethnicity, Geography, Subject, Prior Attainment, Employment Status

Filename
fes-subject-courses-for-jobs_detailed-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
Local authority district; National; Parliamentary constituency; Regional
Time period
2022/23
Content

Enrolments on courses included in the Free Courses for Jobs offer - detailed

Academic Years: 2022/23 

Indicators: Take up and achievements since April 2021 under original and extended offer

Filters: Sector Subject Area (tier 1), Sector Subject Area (tier 2), Start Month, Region, Local Authority District, Parliamentary Constituency, Sex, Age group, LLDD, Ethnicity Major, Minority Ethnic flag

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
breakdownBreakdown
employment_statusEmployment status
prior_attainment_groupPrior attainment group
ssa_t1Sector subject area (tier 1)
ssa_t2Sector subject area (tier 2)
total_achievements_extended_adult_offerFree courses for jobs total achievements including extended offer (April 21 to July 23)
total_achievements_original_adult_offerFree courses for jobs total achievements under original offer (April 21 to July 23)
total_takeup_extended_adult_offerFree courses for jobs total starts including extended offer (April 21 to July 23)
total_takeup_original_adult_offerFree courses for jobs total starts under original offer (April 21 to July 23)
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Learner characteristics (such as sex, learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and ethnicity) are based upon self-declaration by the learner.

Geography LAD - Enrolments, Achievements by SSA, Sex, Ethnicity, Level

Filename
e-and-t-geography-detailed-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
English devolved area; Local authority district; National; Regional
Time period
2022/23
Content

Adult (19+) Education and Training aim enrolments and achievements English devolved area breakdowns

Academic year: 2022/23

Indicators: Aim enrolments, Aim achievements 

Filter: Sex, Level, Sector subject area (tier 1), Ethnicity Major, Region, Local Authority District, English Devolved Area

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
e_and_t_aims_achAim Achievements
e_and_t_aims_enrolmentsAim Enrolments
ethnicity_majorEthnicity Major
notional_nvq_levelDetailed level
sexSex
ssa_t1_descSector subject area (tier 1)
Footnotes
  1. Aim enrolments are a count of enrolments at aim level (including component aims) for each stated academic period. Learners will be counted for each aim they are studying and so can be counted more than once.
  2. Aim achievements are a count of aims achieved (including component aims) for each stated academic period. Learners will be counted for each aim they achieve and so can be counted more than once.
  3. Total achievements are the count of learners that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  4. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  5. Learner characteristics (such as sex, learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and ethnicity) are based upon self-declaration by the learner.
  6. Ethnicity categories have been aligned with the ethnicities recorded in the 2011 UK Census.
  7. Geography is based upon the home postcode of the learner. Where the postcode is outside of England or not known it is included in the 'Outside of England and unknown' category.
  8. Geographies are taken from the National Statistics Postcode Lookup.
  9. Not Applicable/Not Known' levels includes aims where a qualification either has no level or may be taken at several levels.
  10. Education and Training aims include component aims for Traineeships.

Geography Region, LAD, EDA - Participation, Achievement by Age, Sex, Ethnicity

Filename
e-and-t-eng-dev-areas-detailed-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
English devolved area; Local authority district; National; Regional
Time period
2022/23
Content

Adult (19+) Education and training learner participation and achievements detailed provider file

Academic year: 2022/23

Indicators: Total Participation and Achievement by Level 

Filters: Sex, Ethnicity Major, Level, Age group, Region, Local Authority District, English Devolved Area

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
ach_basic_skillsAchievements Basic skills
ach_bl2_ex_basic_skillsAchievements Below level 2 (excluding basic skills)
ach_full_l2Achievements Full level 2
ach_full_l3Achievements Full level 3
ach_l2Achievements Level 2
ach_l3Achievements Level 3
ach_l4plusAchievements Level 4+
ach_no_lxAchievements No level assigned
ach_totalTotal Achievements
age_summary_with_unknownsAge group (with unknowns)
ethnicity_majorEthnicity Major
p_basic_skillsParticipation Basic skills
p_bl2_ex_basic_skillsParticipation Below level 2 (excluding basic skills)
p_full_l2Participation Full level 2
p_full_l3Participation Full level 3
p_l2Participation Level 2
p_l3Participation Level 3
p_l4plusParticipation Level 4+
p_no_lxParticipation No level assigned
p_totalTotal Participation
sexSex
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. Total achievements are the count of learners that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  4. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  5. Learner characteristics (such as sex, learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and ethnicity) are based upon self-declaration by the learner.
  6. Ethnicity categories have been aligned with the ethnicities recorded in the 2011 UK Census.
  7. Geographies are taken from the National Statistics Postcode Lookup.
  8. Basic skills total excludes Essential Digital Skills qualifications, unless otherwise specified.
  9. Figures include Education and training provision. This includes Adult Education Budget (AEB) funded learning. Please note the AEB is not devolved to the North East Combined Authority.
  10. Geography is based upon the home postcode of the learner. Where the postcode is outside of an English devolved area or not known it is included in the 'Outside of an English devolved area and unknown' category.

Geography Region, LA, LAD, PCON - Participation, Achievement and Apprenticeship Starts (volumes and indicative rates per 100,000 population) by Level, Age, Provision Type

Filename
fes-geography-population-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
English devolved area; Local authority; Local authority district; Local enterprise partnership; Local skills improvement plan area; National; Parliamentary constituency; Regional
Time period
2017/18 to 2022/23
Content

Further education and skills detailed geography summary. The file figures for adult (19+) Further education and skills, 19+ Education and training, Community Learning, and all age apprenticeships.

Academic years: 2017/18 to 2022/23

Indicators: Participation, Achievements, Starts (Starts for apprenticeships only)

Filters: Age group, Level or type (this shows apprenticeship level, Education and training level, and community learning type), National, Regional, Local Authority District, Local Authority, English Devolved Administrations, Local Enterprise Partnerships, Local Skills Improvement Plan areas, Parliamentary Constituency

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
achievementsAchievements
achievements_rate_per_100000_populationIndicative achievements rate per 100,000 population
age_groupAge group
apprenticeships_or_further_educationApprenticeships or further education
level_or_typeLevel or type
participationParticipation
participation_rate_per_100000_populationIndicative participation rate per 100,000 population
population_estimatePopulation estimate
startsStarts
starts_rate_per_100000_populationIndicative starts rate per 100,000 population
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. Total achievements are the count of learners that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  4. Geography is based upon the home postcode of the learner. Where the postcode is outside of England or not known it is included in the 'Outside of England and unknown' category.
  5. Geographies are taken from the National Statistics Postcode Lookup.
  6. Basic skills total excludes Essential Digital Skills qualifications, unless otherwise specified.
  7. Rates per 100,000 population have been calculated using the data 'population estimates - small area based by single year of age - England and Wales' produced by the Office of National Statistics and extracted from the NOMIS website. 2022/23 rates have been calculated using the latest 2021 population estimates and will be recalculated when more recent estimates are available. 
  8. Education and Training includes Traineeships.

Headline - Participation, Achievement by Provision type

Filename
fes-latest-summary-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
National; Regional
Time period
2017/18 to 2022/23
Content

Adult (19+) Further education and skills learner participation and achievements

Academic years: 2019/20 to 2022/23

Indicators: Participation, Achievements

Filters: Provider Type, Provision type, Level

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
achievementsAchievements
achievements_percent_changeAchievements Percentage Change
levelLevel
participationParticipation
participation_percent_changeParticipation Percentage Change
provider_typeProvider type
provision_typeProvision type
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. Total achievements are the count of learners that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  4. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  5. Geography is based upon the home postcode of the learner. Where the postcode is outside of England or not known it is included in the 'Outside of England and unknown' category.
  6. Geographies are taken from the National Statistics Postcode Lookup.
  7. Basic skills total excludes Essential Digital Skills qualifications, unless otherwise specified.
  8. Education and Training includes Traineeships.

Learner characteristics - Participation, Achievement by Age, LLDD, Primary LLDD, Ethnicity, Provision Type

Filename
fes-lldd-detailed-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2017/18 to 2022/23
Content

Further education and skills learner participation and achievements by detailed learning difficulty and/or disability. Breakdowns for adult (19+) Education and training can also be obtained. 

Academic years: 2017/18 to 2022/23

Indicators: Total Participation and Achievement by Level 

Filters: Minority Ethnic flag, LLDD, Primary LLDD, Age group (with unknowns), Age group (under 19/19+), Provision type

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
ach_basic_skillsAchievements Basic skills
ach_bl2_ex_basic_skillsAchievements Below level 2 (excluding basic skills)
ach_full_l2Achievements Full level 2
ach_full_l3Achievements Full level 3
ach_l2Achievements Level 2
ach_l3Achievements Level 3
ach_l4plusAchievements Level 4+
ach_no_lxAchievements No level assigned
ach_totalTotal Achievements
age_summary_with_unknownsAge group (with unknowns)
age_youth_adultAge (under 19/19+)
llddLearning difficulty/disability
lldd_primaryPrimary learning difficulty/disability
minority_ethnicMinority Ethnic
p_basic_skillsParticipation Basic skills
p_bl2_ex_basic_skillsParticipation Below level 2 (excluding basic skills)
p_full_l2Participation Full level 2
p_full_l3Participation Full level 3
p_l2Participation Level 2
p_l3Participation Level 3
p_l4plusParticipation Level 4+
p_no_lxParticipation No level assigned
p_totalTotal Participation
provision_typeProvision type
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. Total achievements are the count of learners that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  4. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  5. Learner characteristics (such as sex, learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and ethnicity) are based upon self-declaration by the learner.
  6. Ethnicity categories have been aligned with the ethnicities recorded in the 2011 UK Census.
  7. Learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LLDD) categories but must indicate which of these is the primary disability, difficulty or health problem. Overall ‘Primary LLDD and health problem’ totals may not match the main LLDD figures.
  8. Basic skills total excludes Essential Digital Skills qualifications, unless otherwise specified.
  9. Ethnic minorities do not include white minorities.
  10. White comprises white British, Gypsy or Irish Traveller, Irish, and any other white background.
  11. Education and Training includes Traineeships.

Learner characteristics - Participation, Achievement by Age, Sex, Detailed Ethnicity, LLDD, Provision Type

Filename
fes-ethnicity-detailed-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2017/18 to 2022/23
Content

Further education and skills learner participation and achievements detailed demographic breakdowns. Breakdowns for adult (19+) Education and training can also be obtained. 

Academic years: 2017/18 to 2022/23

Indicators: Total Participation and Achievement by Level 

Filters: Minority Ethnic, LLDD, Sex, Ethnicity Major, Ethnicity Minor, Age group, Provision type

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
ach_basic_skillsAchievements Basic skills
ach_bl2_ex_basic_skillsAchievements Below level 2 (excluding basic skills)
ach_full_l2Achievements Full level 2
ach_full_l3Achievements Full level 3
ach_l2Achievements Level 2
ach_l3Achievements Level 3
ach_l4plusAchievements Level 4+
ach_no_lxAchievements No level assigned
ach_totalTotal Achievements
age_summary_with_unknownsAge group (with unknowns)
age_youth_adultAge (under 19/19+)
ethnicity_majorEthnicity Major
ethnicity_minorEthnicity Minor
llddLearning difficulty/disability
minority_ethnicMinority Ethnic
p_basic_skillsParticipation Basic skills
p_bl2_ex_basic_skillsParticipation Below level 2 (excluding basic skills)
p_full_l2Participation Full level 2
p_full_l3Participation Full level 3
p_l2Participation Level 2
p_l3Participation Level 3
p_l4plusParticipation Level 4+
p_no_lxParticipation No level assigned
p_totalTotal Participation
provision_typeProvision type
sexSex
Footnotes
  1. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  2. Total achievements are the count of learners that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  4. Learner characteristics (such as sex, learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and ethnicity) are based upon self-declaration by the learner.
  5. Ethnicity categories have been aligned with the ethnicities recorded in the 2011 UK Census.
  6. Basic skills total excludes Essential Digital Skills qualifications, unless otherwise specified.
  7. Ethnic minorities do not include white minorities.
  8. White comprises white British, Gypsy or Irish Traveller, Irish, and any other white background.
  9. Education and Training includes Traineeships.

Learner characteristics - Participation by Age, Sex, LLDD, Ethnicity, Provision Type

Filename
fes-learner-summary-full-year-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2017/18 to 2022/23
Content

Adult (19+) Further education and skills learner participation by demographic breakdown summary . Breakdowns for adult (19+) Education and training can also be produced.

Academic years: 2017/18 to 2022/23

Indicators: Total participation, Total participation percentage proportion

Filters: Sex, LLDD, Ethnicity Major, Minority Ethnic flag, Age group

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
demographicGroup
descriptionDemographic
percentage_etEducation & training Percentage
percentage_fesFurther education & skills Percentage
total_learners_etEducation & training Participation
total_learners_fesFurther education & skills Participation
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and calculated on unrounded volumes. 'low' indicates a percentage below 0.5%. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  3. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  4. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  5. Learner characteristics (such as sex, learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities and ethnicity) are based upon self-declaration by the learner.
  6. Percentages for learner characteristics include those learners where the characteristic is known. ‘Not known/not provided’ categories are excluded from the calculation.
  7. Ethnicity categories have been aligned with the ethnicities recorded in the 2011 UK Census.
  8. Ethnic minorities do not include white minorities.
  9. White comprises white British, Gypsy or Irish Traveller, Irish, and any other white background.
  10. Education and Training includes Traineeships.

Multiply - Participation, Achievements and Enrolments by Level, Age, Sex, Region

Filename
fes-multiply-summary-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
National; Regional
Time period
2022/23
Content

Adult enrolments participation and achievements on the Multiply programme

Academic Years: 2022/23

Indicators: Enrolments, participation, achievements

Filters: Level, Age group, Sex, Region

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
achievementsAchievements
age_groupAge group
enrolmentsEnrolments
levelLevel
participationParticipation
sexSex
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. Total achievements are the count of learners that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  4. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  5. Geography is based upon the home postcode of the learner. Where the postcode is outside of England or not known it is included in the 'Outside of England and unknown' category.

Provider - Enrolments by Provider name, UKPRN, Level, SSA

Filename
fes-et-provider-enrolments-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
Provider
Time period
2017/18 to 2022/23
Content

Adult (19+) Education and Training aim enrolments detailed provider breakdowns 

Academic years: 2017/18 to 2021/23

Indicators: Aim enrolments

Filter: Provider, Level, Sector subject area (tier 1)

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
enrolsEnrolments
levelLevel
ssa_t1_descSector subject area (tier 1)
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Aim enrolments are a count of enrolments at aim level (including component aims) for each stated academic period. Learners will be counted for each aim they are studying and so can be counted more than once.
  3. Not Applicable/Not Known' levels includes aims where a qualification either has no level or may be taken at several levels.
  4. Education and Training aims include component aims for Traineeships.
  5. UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) is shown after the provider name.

Provider - Participation by Provider Name, UKPRN, Level

Filename
fes-et-provider-part-ach-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
Provider
Time period
2017/18 to 2022/23
Content

Adult (19+) Education and training learner participation and achievements detailed provider file

Academic years: 2017/18 to 2022/23

Indicators: Total Participation and Achievement by Level 

Filters: Provider

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
ach_basic_skillsAchievements Basic skills
ach_bl2_ex_basic_skillsAchievements Below level 2 (excluding basic skills)
ach_full_l2Achievements Full level 2
ach_full_l3Achievements Full level 3
ach_l2Achievements Level 2
ach_l3Achievements Level 3
ach_l4plusAchievements Level 4+
ach_no_lxAchievements No level assigned
ach_totalTotal Achievements
p_basic_skillsParticipation Basic skills
p_bl2_ex_basic_skillsParticipation Below level 2 (excluding basic skills)
p_full_l2Participation Full level 2
p_full_l3Participation Full level 3
p_l2Participation Level 2
p_l3Participation Level 3
p_l4plusParticipation Level 4+
p_no_lxParticipation No level assigned
p_totalTotal Participation
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. Total achievements are the count of learners that achieved at any point during the stated academic period. Learners achieving more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  4. Basic skills total excludes Essential Digital Skills qualifications, unless otherwise specified.
  5. UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN) is shown after the provider name.

Subject - Enrolments by STEM, SSA, Level, Age

Filename
e-and-t-subject-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2017/18 to 2022/23
Content

Adult (19+) Education and Training aim enrolments detailed subject breakdowns 

Academic years: 2017/18 to 2022/23

Indicators: Aim enrolments

Filter: Age group (with unknowns), STEM flag, Sector subject area (tier 1 and 2), Notional NVQ level

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
age_summary_with_unknownsAge group (with unknowns)
enrolmentsEducation and Training Enrolments
notional_nvq_levelDetailed level
ssa_t1_descSector subject area (tier 1)
ssa_t2_descSector subject area (tier 2)
stemSTEM
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Aim enrolments are a count of enrolments at aim level (including component aims) for each stated academic period. Learners will be counted for each aim they are studying and so can be counted more than once.
  3. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  4. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects include those in the Construction, Planning and the Built Environment, Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies, Information and Communication Technology, and Science and Mathematics sector subject areas.
  5. Not Applicable/Not Known' levels includes aims where a qualification either has no level or may be taken at several levels.
  6. Education and Training aims include component aims for Traineeships.

Subject - Enrolments, Achievements by SSA

Filename
fes-subject-summary-202223-q4.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2019/20 to 2022/23
Content

Adult (19+) further education and skills aim enrolments and aim achievements broken down by sector subject area

Academic years: 2019/20 to 2022/23

Indicators: Aim enrolments, Aim achievements

Filter: Sector subject area (tier 1)

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
ssa_t1_descSector subject area (tier 1)
total_achievementsAim Achievements
total_achievements_percentageAim Achievements Percentage
total_enrolmentsAim Enrolments
total_enrolments_percentageAim Enrolments Percentage
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 10 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 5. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and calculated on unrounded volumes. 'low' indicates a percentage below 0.5%. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  3. Aim enrolments are a count of enrolments at aim level (including component aims) for each stated academic period. Learners will be counted for each aim they are studying and so can be counted more than once.
  4. Aim achievements are a count of aims achieved (including component aims) for each stated academic period. Learners will be counted for each aim they achieve and so can be counted more than once.
  5. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.

Underlying Charts Data

Filename
data-for-graphs-2223-final-2023-11-28.csv
Geographic levels
National
Time period
2005/06 to 2022/23
Content

Historical time series of headline adult (19+) further education and skills learner participation, containing breakdowns by provision type and in some cases level. Also includes some all age apprenticeship participation figures.

Academic years: 2005/06 to 2022/23

Indicators: Participation

Filter: Provision type, Age group, Level

Variable names and descriptions

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable nameVariable description
age_groupAge group
levelLevel
participationParticipation
provision_typeProvision type
Footnotes
  1. Volumes are rounded to the nearest 100 and 'low' indicates a base value of fewer than 50. Where data shows 'x' this indicates data is unavailable, 'z' indicates data is not applicable, and 'c' indicates data is suppressed.
  2. Total participation is the count of learners that participated at any point during the stated academic period. Learners undertaking more than one course will appear only once in the grand total.
  3. From 2016/17, some learners who would have previously been included in full level 2 and full level 3, have been reclassified. Please see the methodology document for further information
  4. Age is based on age as at 31 August of the academic year.
  5. This release does not include offender learners from 2019/20 onwards, as this data is now collected by the Ministry of Justice. In previous releases we included offender learning in our data where relevant, which accounted for around 78,000 learners aged 18+ in 2017/18 and around 57,600 learners aged 18+ in 2018/19.
  6. The Single Individualised Learner Record  (SILR) data collection was introduced from the 2011/12 academic year onwards. This means figures for 2011/12 onwards are not comparable to earlier years. See the methodology document for more information.