Official Statistics

Higher-level learners in England: 2021 to 2022

Statistics providing an overview of higher-level learning across the further and higher education sectors in the academic year 2021 to 2022.

From:
Department for Education
Published
25 May 2023

Applies to England

Documents

Higher-level learners in England, 2021 to 2022

https://explore-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/find-statistics/higher-level-learners-in-england/2021-22

Details

This statistical release provides an overview of higher-level learning by English-domiciled learners at further education providers (FEPs) and higher education providers (HEPs) in England in the academic year 2021 to 2022.

Higher-level learning refers to learning at National Qualifications Framework (NQF) levels 4 to 8.

The aim of this release is to aid understanding of the potential impacts of the government’s skills reforms on learning at these levels.

All learning types are covered, including:

  • apprenticeships
  • higher education recognised by the Office for Students
  • study for institutional credit

Statistics are available by:

  • provider type
  • qualification aim
  • learner characteristics
  • region of domicile
  • subject area
  • whether learners were aiming for an equivalent or lower qualification (ELQ) than they already held

Feedback on these statistics should be sent to he.statistics@education.gov.uk.

Updates to this page

Published 25 May 2023

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