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Northern Ireland School Leavers 2016/17

An analysis of the GCSE and A-level qualifications and destinations of pupils leaving post-primary schools in Northern Ireland in 2016/17.

• From: Department of Education (Northern Ireland)
• Published: 31 May 2018

Documents

Qualifications and Destinations of Northern Ireland School Leavers 2016/17

https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/articles/school-leavers

Details

These statistical bulletins contain an analysis of the GCSE and A-level qualifications and destinations of pupils leaving post-primary schools in 2016/17.

The Department of Education collects data annually on the highest qualification and destination of Northern Ireland grammar and secondary school leavers. In addition to the qualifications and destination data, such items as year group, sex, ethnicity, religion, free school meal entitlement, special educational needs and the pupils home postcode are also collected. Other items such as the school management type are also included in the dataset.

Published 31 May 2018