Academic year 2019/20

Further education outcomes

Sustained employment and learning destinations, and earnings of further education learners in England. Annual statistics with demographic and other breakdowns.

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  • Destinations by demographics and provision (NAT01)

    National

    Reports on the employment and learning destinations of adult FE & Skills learners, all age apprentices that achieved their learning aim, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners for whom a match was found in the LEO data. Includes earnings data one year after learning for learners achieving at Full level 2, Full level 3 and Level 4+. Broken down by provision, learner demographics and level of learning. Please note that the number of rows in this file exceeds the number which can be opened within Microsoft Excel. We therefore recommend using this data within the table builder tool, rather than downloading it directly.

    Number of rows
    1,983,288
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Provision
    • Apprenticeship type
    • Level of learning
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2019/20
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  • Destinations of community learners by demographics (NAT02)

    National

    Reports on the employment and learning destinations of community learners that achieved their aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of community learners for whom a match was  found in the LEO data. Broken down by learner demographics and provision of community learning

    Number of rows
    131,404
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Provision
    • Age Group
    • Benefit learner
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2019/20
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  • Progression of young learners by demographics (NAT03)

    National

    Reports on the learning destinations and progression of young learners that achieved their FE & Skills, and apprenticeship aims, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Broken down by provision, learner demographics and level of learning. This file contains only data for learners whose full academic record is recorded in the NPD and ILR datasets, meaning the department holds the full educational history, and who are aged 24 or under. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners who meet these criteria.

    Number of rows
    1,064,827
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3)
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    • English & Maths
    Filters
    • Provision
    • Level of learning
    • Age Group
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2019/20
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  • Destinations by provider, provider type and benefit status (PRV01)

    National, Regional

    Reports on the employment, and learning destinations of adult FE & Skills learners, all age apprentices that achieved their learning aim, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners for whom a match was found in the LEO data. Broken down by provider, provider type, provision and benefit status.

    Number of rows
    133,838
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Provision
    • Provider Type
    • Benefit learner
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2019/20
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  • Destinations by provider, provision, level of learning and demographics (PRV02)

    National, Regional

    Reports on the employment and learning destinations of adult FE & Skills learners, all age apprentices that achieved their learning aim, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners for whom a match was found in the LEO data. Broken down by provider, provider type, provision, level of learning and learner demographics.

    Number of rows
    418,953
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Provision
    • Provider Type
    • Level of learning
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2019/20
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  • Destinations of community learners by provider, provision and benefit status (PRV03)

    National, Regional

    Reports on the employment and learning destinations of community learners that achieved their learning aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of community learners for whom a match was found in the LEO data. Broken down by provider, learner age, benefit status and provision of community learning.

    Number of rows
    86,929
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Provision
    • Age Group
    • Benefit learner
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2019/20
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  • Destinations by provider, provision, level of learning and sector subject area (PRV04)

    National, Regional

    Reports on the employment, and learning destinations of adult FE & Skills learners, all age apprentices that achieved their learning aim, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners for whom a match was found in the LEO data. Broken down by provider, provision, provider type, level of learning and sector subject area (tiers 1 & 2).

    Number of rows
    1,174,338
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Provision
    • Provider Type
    • Level of learning
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2019/20
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  • Progression of young learners by provider (PRV05)

    National, Regional

    Reports on the learning destinations and progression of young learners that achieved their FE & Skills, and apprenticeship aims, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Broken down by provider, provision, learner demographics and level of learning. This file contains only data for learners whose full academic record is recorded in the NPD and ILR datasets, meaning the department holds the full educational history, and who are aged 24 or under. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners who meet these criteria.

    Number of rows
    1,737,912
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3)
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    • English & Maths
    Filters
    • Age Group
    • Benefit learner
    • Learning difficulties
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2019/20
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  • Destinations by qualification title, provision and sector subject area 201314 - 201516 (QUA01)

    National

    Reports on the employment, and learning destinations of adult FE & Skills learners, all age apprentices that achieved their learning aim, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners for whom a match was found in the LEO data. Includes earnings data one year after learning for learners achieving at Full level 2, Full level 3 and Level 4+. Broken down by qualification title, learner age, level of learning, apprenticeship type, access to higher education and sector subject area (tiers 1 & 2). Please note that the number of rows in this file exceeds the number which can be opened within Microsoft Excel. We therefore recommend using this data within the table builder tool, rather than downloading it directly.

    Number of rows
    1,141,962
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Provision
    • Access to Higher Education
    • Age Group
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2015/16
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  • Destinations by qualification title, provision and sector subject area 201617 -201920 (QUA01)

    National

    Reports on the employment, and learning destinations of adult FE & Skills learners, all age apprentices that achieved their learning aim, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners for whom a match was found in the LEO data. Includes earnings data one year after learning for learners achieving at Full level 2, Full level 3 and Level 4+. Broken down by qualification title, learner age, level of learning, apprenticeship type, access to higher education and sector subject area (tiers 1 & 2). Please note that the number of rows in this file exceeds the number which can be opened within Microsoft Excel. We therefore recommend using this data within the table builder tool, rather than downloading it directly.

    Number of rows
    1,525,848
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Provision
    • Access to Higher Education
    • Apprenticeship type
    Time period
    2016/17 to 2019/20
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  • Progression of young learners by qualification title (QUA02)

    National

    Reports on the learning destinations and progression of young learners that achieved their FE & Skills, and apprenticeship aims, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Broken down by qualification title, learner type, level of learning and sector subject area (tiers 1 & 2). This file contains only data for learners whose full academic record is recorded in the NPD and ILR datasets, meaning the department holds the full educational history, and who are aged 24 or under. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners who meet these criteria.

    Number of rows
    711,164
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3)
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    • English & Maths
    Filters
    • Provision
    • Age Group
    • Level of learning
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2019/20
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  • Destinations by local authority district, provision, level of learning and demographics 201314- 201516 (LAD01)

    Local authority district, National, Regional

    Reports on the employment and learning destinations of adult FE & Skills learners, all age apprentices that achieved their learning aim, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners for whom a match was found in the LEO data. Includes earnings data one year after learning for learners achieving at Full level 2, Full level 3 and Level 4+. Broken down by local authority district, provision,  level of learning and learner demographics. Please note that the number of rows in this file exceeds the number which can be opened within Microsoft Excel. We therefore recommend using this data within the table builder tool, rather than downloading it directly.

    Number of rows
    1,434,355
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Age Group
    • Gender
    • Learning difficulties
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2015/16
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  • Destinations by local authority district, provision, level of learning and demographics 201617 -201920 (LAD01)

    Local authority district, National, Regional

    Reports on the employment and learning destinations of adult FE & Skills learners, all age apprentices that achieved their learning aim, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners for whom a match was found in the LEO data. Includes earnings data one year after learning for learners achieving at Full level 2, Full level 3 and Level 4+. Broken down by local authority district, provision,  level of learning and learner demographics. Please note that the number of rows in this file exceeds the number which can be opened within Microsoft Excel. We therefore recommend using this data within the table builder tool, rather than downloading it directly.

    Number of rows
    1,905,419
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Age Group
    • Gender
    • Learning difficulties
    Time period
    2016/17 to 2019/20
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  • Destinations by local authority district, provision, level of learning and sector subject area (LAD02)

    Local authority district, National, Regional

    Reports on the employment and learning destinations of adult FE & Skills learners, all age apprentices that achieved their learning aim, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners for whom a match was found in the LEO data. Includes earnings data one year after learning for learners achieving at Full level 2, Full level 3 and Level 4+. Broken down by local authority district, provision,  level of learning and learner demographics and sector subject area (tiers 1 & 2).

    Number of rows
    1,120,031
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Level of learning
    • Provision
    • Sector subject area tier 1
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2019/20
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  • Destinations by local education authority, provision, level of learning and demographics (LEA01)

    Local authority, National, Regional

    Reports on the employment and learning destinations of adult FE & Skills learners, all age apprentices that achieved their learning aim, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners for whom a match was found in the LEO data. Includes earnings data one year after learning for learners achieving at Full level 2, Full level 3 and Level 4+. Broken down by local education authority, provision, level of learning and learner demographics.

    Number of rows
    1,925,207
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Age Group
    • Gender
    • Learning difficulties
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2019/20
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  • Destinations by local education authority, provision, level of learning and sector subject area (LEA02)

    Local authority, National, Regional

    Reports on the employment and learning destinations of adult FE & Skills learners, all age apprentices that achieved their learning aim, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners for whom a match was found in the LEO data. Includes earnings data one year after learning for learners achieving at Full level 2, Full level 3 and Level 4+. Broken down by local education authority, provision, level of learning and sector subject area (tiers 1 & 2).

    Number of rows
    678,460
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Level of learning
    • Provision
    • Sector subject area tier 1
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2019/20
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  • Destinations by English devolved area, provision, level of learning and demographics (EDA01)

    English devolved area, National, Regional

    Reports on the employment and learning destinations of adult FE & Skills learners, all age apprentices that achieved their learning aim, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners for whom a match was found in the LEO data. Includes earnings data one year after learning for learners achieving at Full level 2, Full level 3 and Level 4+. Broken down by English devolved area (formerly known as Mayoral Combined Authority), provision, level of learning and learner demographics.

    Number of rows
    429,900
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Age Group
    • Gender
    • Learning difficulties
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2019/20
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  • Destinations by English devolved area, provision, level of learning and sector subject area (EDA02)

    English devolved area, National, Regional

    Reports on the employment and learning destinations of adult FE & Skills learners, all age apprentices that achieved their learning aim, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners for whom a match was found in the LEO data. Includes earnings data one year after learning for learners achieving at Full level 2, Full level 3 and Level 4+. Broken down by English devolved area  (formerly known as Mayoral Combined Authority), provision, level of learning and sector subject area (tiers 1 & 2).

    Number of rows
    173,126
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Level of learning
    • Provision
    • Sector subject area tier 1
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2019/20
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  • Destinations by local enterprise partnership, provision, level of learning and sector subject area (LEP01)

    Local enterprise partnership, National, Regional

    Reports on the employment and learning destinations of adult FE & Skills learners, all age apprentices that achieved their learning aim, and Traineeship learners that completed their aim. Destination rates are calculated as a proportion of learners for whom a match was found in the LEO data. Includes earnings data one year after learning for learners achieving at Full level 2, Full level 3 and Level 4+. Broken down by Local Enterprise Partnership, provision, level of learning and sector subject area (tiers 1 & 2).

    Number of rows
    237,999
    Indicators
    • Advanced apprenticeship (Level 3 or above)
    • Any learning rate
    • Below Level 2 (excluding English & Maths)
    Filters
    • Grouped level of learning
    • Level of learning
    • Provision
    Time period
    2013/14 to 2019/20
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  • Earnings one to five years after learning by provision, demographics, sector subject area and qualification title (EAR01)

    National

    Reports on the earnings one to five years after learning for adult FE & Skills learners, all age apprentices, that achieved their learning aim at Full level 2, Full level 3 and level 4+. Broken down by provision, level of learning, gender, ethnicity, sector subject areas (tier 1 & 2) and qualification title. Please note that the number of rows in this file exceeds the number which can be opened within Microsoft Excel. We therefore recommend using this data within the table builder tool, rather than downloading it directly.

    Number of rows
    912,736
    Indicators
    • Lower quartile annualised earnings
    • Median annualised earnings
    • Number of learners with earnings
    Filters
    • Provision
    • Ethnicity group
    • Gender
    Time period
    2010/11 to 2019/20
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  • Employment destinations one year after learning by industry section, provision, level of learning and sector subject area (SEC01)

    National

    Reports on the employment industry sector for learners who have a sustained employment destination. Broken down by provision, apprenticeship type, level of learning, sector subject areas 1&2, ethnicity and gender.

    Number of rows
    835,749
    Indicators
    • Number of learners in sustained employment
    • Sustained employment rate
    Filters
    • Provision
    • Age Group
    • Apprenticeship type
    Time period
    2019/20
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  • Employment destinations one year after learning by industry section, provision, region and sector subject area (SEC02)

    National, Regional

    Reports on the employment industry sector for learners who have a sustained employment destination. Broken down by provision, apprenticeship type, level of learning, sector subject areas 1&2, and regional breakdowns.

    Number of rows
    153,893
    Indicators
    • Number of learners in sustained employment
    • Sustained employment rate
    Filters
    • Provision
    • Apprenticeship type
    • Level of learning group
    Time period
    2019/20
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These dashboards have recently been developed to allow users to effectively interrogate large data sources and create bespoke tables and charts.  The underlying data files are also available in the ‘Explore data and files’ section of this release, and in the table tool.

Industry dashboard

To view the industry dashboard, please use the following link: Further education outcomes industry dashboard  (opens in new tab)

The dashboard has two main pages looking at the flow of learners between learning and industry of employment:

  • Industry by subject: Shows which industries learners from the selected subject area move into employment in.
  • Subject by industry: Shows which subjects learners from the selected industry studied prior to employment.

If you have any feedback or suggestions for improvements on this dashboard, please submit them using our feedback form (opens in new tab).

Qualifications dashboard

To view the qualifications dashboard, please use the following link:  Further education outcomes qualifications dashboard (opens in new tab)

This tool focuses on three main themes of outcomes. 

  • Qualification outcomes: Key outcomes statistics for individual FE qualifications - who are the learners and what did learners go on to do. 
  • Subject area outcomes: Outcomes and most popular qualifications for each sector subject area. 
  • Geographic outcomes: Variation in outcomes across England for each sector subject area. 
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Data guidance

Description of the data sets included in this release, including information on data sources, coverage, quality and any data conventions used.

Description

The FE outcome-based success measures present statistics on the employment, earnings and learning outcomes of FE learners. This publication covers learners that achieved apprenticeships, adult (19+) FE and Skills learners and completers of traineeships in 2019/20, and tracks their outcomes in the following academic year, 2020/21.

The data uses the longitudinal education outcomes (LEO) study, which looks at how learners move through education and into the labour market by bringing together:

  • schools, further and higher education information from the Department for Education (DfE)
  • employment information from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
  • benefit histories from the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP)

Coverage

This publication reports on the employment and learning destinations of ESFA funded further education learners from 2013/14 to 2019/20. Included in this cohort are:

  • All apprenticeship learners
  • All traineeship learners
  • Adult (aged 19+) further education and skills learners
  • Community learners (reported on separately)

File formats and conventions

The underlying data files are provided in comma separated value (csv) format.

Whole numbers are rounded to the nearest 10, percentages are provided to the nearest whole number. Figures have been suppressed with the value ‘c’ for small values. 

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If you have a specific enquiry about Further education outcomes statistics and data:

Further education outcomes statistics

Email: FE.OUTCOMESDATA@education.gov.uk
Contact name: Kate Molloy

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