A level and other 16 to 18 results
Academic year 2019/20

A level and other 16 to 18 results

Description

This document describes the data included in the ‘A level and other 16 to 18 results: 2019/20’. This data is released under the terms of the Open Government License (http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/) and is intended to meet at least 3 stars for Open Data (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/2010-to-2015-government-policy-government-transparency-and-accountability/2010-to-2015-government-policy-government-transparency-and-accountability#appendix-3-releasing-data-in-open-and-anonymised-formats).

The publication methodology, available on the publication report, should be referenced alongside this data. It provides information on the data sources, their coverage and quality as well as explaining methodology used in producing the data.

It should be noted that the information published for 2019/20 differs from other academic years due to disruption to the awarding process as part of the COVID-19 response.

Coverage

This statistical release includes results for 16 to 18 year olds in England who reached the end of their 16 to 18 study in 2019/20.

Where data refers solely to specific exam cohorts, or institution types (such as only covering state-funded students), this is specified.

The information is based on data collected by awarding organisations.

File formats and conventions

This dataset has not had suppression applied.

A marker of ‘not applicable’ (n/a) has been used where appropriate.

Data files

A level entries and results (end of 16-18 study) by STEM subject and student characteristics

Filename: 03_national_alevel_counts_stem.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: A level grades achieved by STEM subject and student characteristics.

Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Includes pending awards.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name          |  Variable description
---------------------  |  ------------------------
a_grade_achieved       |  A.
astar_grade_achieved   |  A*
b_grade_achieved       |  B.
c_grade_achieved       |  C.
characteristic_gender  |  Gender
characteristic_value   |  Characteristic
d_grade_achieved       |  D.
e_grade_achieved       |  E.
subject_name           |  A level subject
total_students         |  Total number of students
u_grade_achieved       |  U.

Footnotes:

1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
4. 'Total maths' includes all maths subjects except further maths.
5. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Totals include pending awards.


A level entries and results (end of 16-18 study) by subject and student characteristics

Filename: 03_national_alevel_counts.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: A level grades achieved by subject and student characteristics.

Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Includes pending awards.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name          |  Variable description
---------------------  |  ------------------------
a_grade_achieved       |  A.
astar_grade_achieved   |  A*
b_grade_achieved       |  B.
c_grade_achieved       |  C.
characteristic_gender  |  Gender
characteristic_value   |  Characteristic
d_grade_achieved       |  D.
e_grade_achieved       |  E.
subject_name           |  A level subject
total_students         |  Total number of students
u_grade_achieved       |  U.

Footnotes:

1. 'Total classical studies' includes Greek, Latin, classical civilisation, and other classical studies
2. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
3. 'Total English' includes English language, English literature, and English language and literature
4. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
5. 'Total other modern languages' includes all modern languages except French, German and Spanish.
6. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
7. 'Total maths' includes all maths subjects except further maths.
8. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Totals include pending awards.


A level entries and results (single academic year) by institution and gender

Filename: er_national_alev_instype_grades_2018u_to_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: A level entries by grade achieved, institution type and student gender.

Includes entries in the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting. Includes pending awards.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name              |  Variable description
-------------------------  |  ------------
a_grade_achieved           |  A.
astar_grade_achieved       |  A*
astar_to_a_grade_achieved  |  A*-A
astar_to_e_grade_achieved  |  A*-E
b_grade_achieved           |  B.
c_grade_achieved           |  C.
characteristic_gender      |  Gender
d_grade_achieved           |  D.
e_grade_achieved           |  E.
other_grade_achieved       |  Other
school_type                |  Institution
total_students             |  Exam entries

Footnotes:

1. 'Other' includes ungraded, no award (absent/declined) and pending.
2. Exam entries are for the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting.
3. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
4. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and may not sum to the grouped grade totals.


A level entries and results (single academic year) by STEM subject and gender.

Filename: er_national_stem_subjects_gender_2019u_to_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2018/19 to 2019/20
Content summary: A level entries by grade achieved, STEM subject and student gender.

Includes entries in the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting. Includes pending awards.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name  |  Variable description
-------  |  ------------
a        |  A.
b        |  B.
c        |  C.
d        |  D.
e        |  E.
entries  |  Exam entries
gender   |  Gender
other    |  Other
star     |  A*
subject  |  STEM subject

Footnotes:

1. 'Other' includes ungraded, no award (absent/declined) and pending.
2. Exam entries are for the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting.


A level entries and results (single academic year) by subject and gender

Filename: er_national_alev_subject_grades_2018u_to_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: A level entries by grade achieved, subject and student gender.

Includes entries in the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting. Includes pending awards.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name          |  Variable description
---------------------  |  ------------
a                      |  A.
b                      |  B.
c                      |  C.
characteristic_gender  |  Gender
d                      |  D.
e                      |  E.
other                  |  Other
star                   |  A*
star_to_a              |  A*-A
star_to_e              |  A*-E
subject                |  Subject
total                  |  Exam entries

Footnotes:

1. 'Other' includes ungraded, no award (absent/declined) and pending.
2. 'Other modern languages' refers to modern languages with lower number of entries. It excludes French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Polish and Russian.
3. 'Total classical studies' includes Greek, Latin, classical civilisation, and other classical studies
4. Exam entries are for the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting.
5. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
6. 'Total English' includes English language, English literature, and English language and literature
7. 'Total other modern languages' includes all modern languages except French, German and Spanish.
8. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and may not sum to the grouped grade totals.
9. 'Total maths' includes all maths subjects except further maths.


A level grade combinations by student characteristics

Filename: grades_by_characteristic_may.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: A level grade combinations achieved, by student characteristics.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name         |  Variable description
--------------------  |  --------------------------------
AAA                   |  A/A/A or better
AAB                   |  A/A/B or better
AAC                   |  A/A/C or better
ABB                   |  A/B/B or better
ABC                   |  A/B/C or better
BBB                   |  B/B/B or better
BBC                   |  B/B/C or better
CCC                   |  C/C/C or better
characteristic_value  |  Characteristic
DDD                   |  D/D/D or better
EEE                   |  E/E/E or better
star1A                |  A*/A/A or better
star2A                |  A*/A*/A or better
star3                 |  A*/A*/ A* or better
starAB                |  A*/A/B or better
total                 |  Total number of students entered

Footnotes:

1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
2. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study (excluding general studies and critical thinking), after discounting of exams. Includes pending awards.
3. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
4. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.


AS level entries and results (single academic year) by subject and gender

Filename: er_national_aslev_subject_grades_2018u_to_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: AS level entries by grade achieved, subject and student gender.

Includes entries in the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting. Includes pending awards.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name          |  Variable description
---------------------  |  ------------
a                      |  A
a_to_e                 |  A-E
b                      |  B
c                      |  C
characteristic_gender  |  Gender
d                      |  D
e                      |  E
other                  |  Other
subject                |  Subject
total                  |  Exam entries

Footnotes:

1. 'Other' includes ungraded, no award (absent/declined) and pending.
2. 'Other modern languages' refers to modern languages with lower number of entries. It excludes French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, Polish and Russian.
3. 'Total classical studies' includes Greek, Latin, classical civilisation, and other classical studies
4. Exam entries are for the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting.
5. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
6. 'Total English' includes English language, English literature, and English language and literature
7. 'Total other modern languages' includes all modern languages except French, German and Spanish.
8. Percentages are rounded to one decimal place and may not sum to the grouped grade totals.
9. 'Total maths' includes all maths subjects except further maths.


Attainment and other performance tables measures by institution type and gender

Filename: aa_national_school_types_gender_2018u_to_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Attainment metrics for all qualification cohorts, by institution type and student gender.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name                                               |  Variable description
----------------------------------------------------------  |  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
aps_per_entry_acad                                          |  APS per academic entry
aps_per_entry_agen                                          |  APS per applied general entry
aps_per_entry_alev                                          |  APS per A level entry
aps_per_entry_best3                                         |  APS per 'Best 3' entries
aps_per_entry_lev3                                          |  APS per level 3 entry
aps_per_entry_technicalcertificate                          |  APS per technical certificate entry
aps_per_entry_tlev                                          |  APS per tech level entry
characteristic_gender                                       |  Gender
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_applied_generals    |  Number of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding Applied generals)
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_tech_levels         |  Number of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding Tech levels)
entered_for_one_or_more_alev                                |  Students entered for ≥ 1 A level
entered_for_one_or_more_alev_or_applied                     |  Students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level
number_of_students_acad                                     |  Number of academic students
number_of_students_agen                                     |  Number of applied general students
number_of_students_alev                                     |  Number of A level students
number_of_students_highest_attainment_was_l2                |  Number of students with level 2 as highest attainment
number_of_students_level3                                   |  Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_technicalcertificate                     |  Number of technical certificate students
number_of_students_tlev                                     |  Number of tech level students
pc_achieving_3_astar_to_a_alev                              |  % achieving 3 A* to A
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_alev                             |  % achieving ≥ AAB
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_atleast_two_facilitating_alev    |  % achieving ≥ AAB for a minimum of 2 facilitating A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_alev                               |  % achieving ≥ 2 A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3                   |  % achieving ≥ 2 substantial level 3 results
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3_acad              |  % achieving ≥ 2 academic results
pc_level2_vocational_students_entered_technicalcertificate  |  % level 2 students entered for technical certificate
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_applied_generals      |  % of Level 3 vocational students entered for applied general
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_tech_levels           |  % Level 3 vocational students entered for tech levels
school_type                                                 |  Institution
students_achieving_tech_bacc                                |  Number of students achieving tech baccalaureate

Footnotes:

1. The total number of students may be higher than the sum of separate institution types as students who attend multiple institutions during 16 to 18 can be included more than once in institution breakdowns. More information can be found in the Quality and Methodology section.
2. 'All state funded schools' includes city technology colleges (CTCs) and state-funded special schools. Figures for these institution types are not shown separately in the table. Excludes pupil referral units (PRUs), alternative provision (AP), hospital schools, non-maintained special schools, independent schools, independent special schools and independent schools approved to take pupils with special educational needs (SEN). These institution types are included in 'All schools'.
3. The denominator for this percentage is Students entered for ≥ 1 A level.
4. The denominator for this percentage is Number of A level students.
5. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
6. Students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels, applied A levels or AS levels.
7. The denominator for this percentage is Students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level.


Attainment and other performance tables measures by local authority and gender

Filename: aa_regional_la_gender_2018u_to_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: Local authority; Regional
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Attainment metrics for all qualification cohorts, by region or local authority and student gender.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name                                               |  Variable description
----------------------------------------------------------  |  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
aps_per_entry_acad                                          |  APS per academic entry
aps_per_entry_agen                                          |  APS per applied general entry
aps_per_entry_alev                                          |  APS per A level entry
aps_per_entry_best3                                         |  APS per 'Best 3' entries
aps_per_entry_lev3                                          |  APS per level 3 entry
aps_per_entry_technicalcertificate                          |  APS per entry technical certificate student
aps_per_entry_tlev                                          |  APS per tech level entry
characteristic_gender                                       |  Gender
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_applied_generals    |  Number of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding Applied generals)
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_tech_levels         |  Number of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding Tech levels)
entered_for_one_or_more_alev                                |  Students entered for ≥ 1 A level
entered_for_one_or_more_alev_or_applied                     |  Students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level
number_of_students_acad                                     |  Number of academic students
number_of_students_agen                                     |  Number of applied general students
number_of_students_alev                                     |  Number of A level students
number_of_students_highest_attainment_was_l2                |  Number of students with level 2 as highest attainment
number_of_students_level3                                   |  Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_technicalcertificate                     |  Number of technical certificate students
number_of_students_tlev                                     |  Number of tech level students
pc_achieving_3_astar_to_a_alev                              |  % achieving 3 A* to A
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_alev                             |  % achieving ≥ AAB
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_atleast_two_facilitating_alev    |  % achieving ≥ AAB for a minimum of 2 facilitating A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_alev                               |  % achieving ≥ 2 A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3                   |  % achieving ≥ 2 substantial level 3 results
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3_acad              |  % achieving ≥ 2 academic results
pc_level2_vocational_students_entered_technicalcertificate  |  % level 2 students entered for technical certificate
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_applied_generals      |  % of Level 3 vocational students entered for applied general
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_tech_levels           |  % Level 3 vocational students entered for tech levels
school_type                                                 |  Institution type
students_achieving_tech_bacc                                |  Number of students achieving tech baccalaureate

Footnotes:

1. The denominator for this percentage is Students entered for ≥ 1 A level.
2. The denominator for this percentage is Number of A level students.
3. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
4. Students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels, applied A levels or AS levels.
5. The denominator for this percentage is Students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level.


Attainment and other performance tables measures by rurality

Filename: aa_regional_rurality_2018u_to_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: Regional
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Attainment metrics for all qualification cohorts, by region and rural setting.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name                                               |  Variable description
----------------------------------------------------------  |  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
aps_per_entry_acad                                          |  APS per academic entry
aps_per_entry_agen                                          |  APS per applied general entry
aps_per_entry_alev                                          |  APS per A level entry
aps_per_entry_best3                                         |  APS per 'Best 3' entries
aps_per_entry_lev3                                          |  APS per level 3 entry
aps_per_entry_technicalcertificate                          |  APS per technical certificate student
aps_per_entry_tlev                                          |  APS per tech level entry
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_applied_generals    |  Number of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding Applied generals)
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_tech_levels         |  Number of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding Tech levels)
entered_for_one_or_more_alev                                |  Students entered for ≥ 1 A level
entered_for_one_or_more_alev_or_applied                     |  Students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level
number_of_students_acad                                     |  Number of academic students
number_of_students_agen                                     |  Number of applied general students
number_of_students_alev                                     |  Number of A level students
number_of_students_highest_attainment_was_l2                |  Number of students with level 2 as highest attainment
number_of_students_level3                                   |  Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_technicalcertificate                     |  Number of technical certificate students
number_of_students_tlev                                     |  Number of tech level students
pc_achieving_3_astar_to_a_alev                              |  % achieving 3 A* to A
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_alev                             |  % achieving ≥ AAB
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_atleast_two_facilitating_alev    |  % achieving ≥ AAB for a minimum of 2 facilitating A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_alev                               |  % achieving ≥ 2 A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3                   |  % achieving ≥ 2 substantial level 3 results
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3_acad              |  % achieving ≥ 2 academic results
pc_level2_vocational_students_entered_technicalcertificate  |  % level 2 students entered for technical certificate
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_applied_generals      |  % of Level 3 vocational students entered for applied general
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_tech_levels           |  % Level 3 vocational students entered for tech levels
rurality                                                    |  Rurality
students_achieving_tech_bacc                                |  Number of students achieving tech baccalaureate

Footnotes:

1. The denominator for this percentage is Students entered for ≥ 1 A level.
2. The denominator for this percentage is Number of A level students.
3. Students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels, applied A levels or AS levels.
4. The denominator for this percentage is Students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level.


Attainment and other performance tables measures by student characteristics

Filename: aa_nat_characteristics_2018u_to_2020u_v2.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Attainment metrics for all qualification cohorts, by student gender and other student characteristics.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name                                               |  Variable description
----------------------------------------------------------  |  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
aps_per_entry_acad                                          |  APS per academic entry
aps_per_entry_agen                                          |  APS per applied general entry
aps_per_entry_alev                                          |  APS per A level entry
aps_per_entry_best3                                         |  APS per 'Best 3' entries
aps_per_entry_lev3                                          |  APS per level 3 entry
aps_per_entry_technicalcertificate                          |  APS per entry technical certificate students
aps_per_entry_tlev                                          |  APS per tech level entry
characteristic_value                                        |  Characteristic
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_applied_generals    |  Number of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding Applied generals)
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_tech_levels         |  Number of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding Tech levels)
entered_for_one_or_more_alev                                |  Students entered for ≥ 1 A level
entered_for_one_or_more_alev_or_applied                     |  Students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level
number_of_students_acad                                     |  Number of academic students
number_of_students_agen                                     |  Number of applied general students
number_of_students_alev                                     |  Number of A level students
number_of_students_highest_attainment_was_l2                |  Number of students with level 2 as highest attainment
number_of_students_level3                                   |  Number of level 3 students
number_of_students_technicalcertificate                     |  Number of technical certificate students
number_of_students_tlev                                     |  Number of tech level students
pc_achieving_3_astar_to_a_alev                              |  % achieving 3 A* to A
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_alev                             |  % achieving ≥ AAB
pc_achieving_aab_or_better_atleast_two_facilitating_alev    |  % achieving ≥ AAB for a minimum of 2 facilitating A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_alev                               |  % achieving ≥ 2 A levels
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3                   |  % achieving ≥ 2 substantial level 3 results
pc_achieving_atleast_two_substantial_lev3_acad              |  % achieving ≥ 2 academic results
pc_level2_vocational_students_entered_technicalcertificate  |  % level 2 students entered for technical certificate
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_applied_generals      |  % of Level 3 vocational students entered for applied general
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_tech_levels           |  % Level 3 vocational students entered for tech levels
students_achieving_tech_bacc                                |  Number of students achieving tech baccalaureate

Footnotes:

1. The denominator for this percentage is Students entered for ≥ 1 A level.
2. The denominator for this percentage is Number of A level students.
3. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
4. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
5. Students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels, applied A levels or AS levels.
6. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
7. The denominator for this percentage is Students entered for ≥ 1 A level or applied A level.


English and maths progress - summary time series

Filename: eandm_summary_2018_2020_u_v2.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Key measures of English and maths progress over the last three years.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name     |  Variable description
----------------  |  -----------------------------------------------------
Nat_av            |  Average progress (change in point score)
num_inscope       |  Number of students in scope
percent_approved  |  Percentage entering an approved qualification
percent_grade4    |  Percentage achieving grade 4 (or equivalent) or above
percent_positive  |  Percentage making positive progress
progress_subject  |  Subject

Footnotes:

1. Students are potentially in scope for either the English or maths progress measures if they did not achieve a GCSE grade A*-C or 9-4 by the end of KS4 in that subject.
2. Positive progress is an improved point score in the subject by the end of 16-18 studies, compared to prior attainment in key stage 4.


English and maths progress by institution type and gender

Filename: eandm_ins_gender_2018_2020_u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: English and maths progress, by institution type and gender.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name          |  Variable description
---------------------  |  ------------------------------------------
characteristic_gender  |  Gender
count_no_entries       |  Number of students
Nat_average            |  Average progress
percent_entered        |  Percent entering an approved qualification
progress_subject       |  Subject
school_type            |  Institution type

Footnotes:

1. The total number of students may be higher than the sum of separate institution types as students who attend multiple institutions during 16 to 18 can be included more than once in institution breakdowns. More information can be found in the Quality and Methodology section.
2. 'All state funded schools' includes city technology colleges (CTCs) and state-funded special schools. Figures for these institution types are not shown separately in the table. Excludes pupil referral units (PRUs), alternative provision (AP), hospital schools, non-maintained special schools, independent schools, independent special schools and independent schools approved to take pupils with special educational needs (SEN). These institution types are included in 'All schools'.
3. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
4. Students are potentially in scope for either the English or maths progress measures if they did not achieve a GCSE grade A*-C or 9-4 by the end of KS4 in that subject.


English and maths progress by prior attainment (English historical data)

Filename: e_priorattainment_2018_2019_u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2018/19
Content summary: English progress(2017/18, 2018/19), by prior attainment points and points at end of 16-18 study.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name     |  Variable description
----------------  |  ----------------------------------------
entry_points      |  Prior attainment points
exit_points       |  Points at end of 16-18 study
Nat_average_prog  |  Average progress (change in point score)
percent_improved  |  Percent improving their point score
percent_lower     |  Percent lowering their point score
percent_same      |  Percent with unchanged point score
student_count     |  Number of students

Footnotes:

1. Students are potentially in scope for either the English or maths progress measures if they did not achieve a GCSE grade A*-C or 9-4 by the end of KS4 in that subject.


English and maths progress by prior attainment (English)

Filename: e_priorattainment_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2019/20
Content summary: English progress (2019/20), by prior attainment points and points at end of 16-18 study.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name     |  Variable description
----------------  |  ----------------------------------------
entry_points      |  Prior attainment points
exit_points       |  Points at end of 16-18 study
Nat_average_prog  |  Average progress (change in point score)
percent_improved  |  Percent improving their point score
percent_lower     |  Percent lowering their point score
percent_same      |  Percent with unchanged point score
student_count     |  Number of students

Footnotes:

1. Students are potentially in scope for either the English or maths progress measures if they did not achieve a GCSE grade A*-C or 9-4 by the end of KS4 in that subject.


English and maths progress by prior attainment (maths historical data)

Filename: m_priorattainment_2018_2019_u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2018/19
Content summary: Maths progress (2017/18, 2018/19), by prior attainment points and points at end of 16-18 study.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name     |  Variable description
----------------  |  ----------------------------------------
entry_points      |  Prior attainment points
exit_points       |  Points at end of 16-18 study
Nat_average_prog  |  Average progress (change in point score)
percent_improved  |  Percent improving their point score
percent_lower     |  Percent lowering their point score
percent_same      |  Percent with unchanged point score
student_count     |  Number of students

Footnotes:

1. Students are potentially in scope for either the English or maths progress measures if they did not achieve a GCSE grade A*-C or 9-4 by the end of KS4 in that subject.


English and maths progress by prior attainment (maths)

Filename: m_priorattainment_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2019/20
Content summary: Maths progress (2019/20), by prior attainment points and points at end of 16-18 study.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name     |  Variable description
----------------  |  ----------------------------------------
entry_points      |  Prior attainment points
exit_points       |  Points at end of 16-18 study
Nat_average_prog  |  Average progress (change in point score)
percent_improved  |  Percent improving their point score
percent_lower     |  Percent lowering their point score
percent_same      |  Percent with unchanged point score
student_count     |  Number of students

Footnotes:

1. Students are potentially in scope for either the English or maths progress measures if they did not achieve a GCSE grade A*-C or 9-4 by the end of KS4 in that subject.


English and maths progress by student characteristics

Filename: eandm_characteristics_2018_2020_u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: English and maths progress, by student characteristics.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name         |  Variable description
--------------------  |  ------------------
characteristic_value  |  Characteristic
count_no_entries      |  Number of students
nat_average           |  Average progress
progress_subject      |  Subject

Footnotes:

1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
2. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
3. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
4. Students are potentially in scope for either the English or maths progress measures if they did not achieve a GCSE grade A*-C or 9-4 by the end of KS4 in that subject.


English and maths progress by years of study

Filename: eandm_yearsallocated_2018_2020_u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: English and maths progress, by number of years allocated in 16-18 study.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name     |  Variable description
----------------  |  ----------------------------------------
Nat_average_prog  |  Average progress (change in point score)
progress_subject  |  Subject
student_count     |  Number of students
years_allocated   |  Duration of 16-18 study

Footnotes:

1. Students are potentially in scope for either the English or maths progress measures if they did not achieve a GCSE grade A*-C or 9-4 by the end of KS4 in that subject.


Entries to applied general qualifications

Filename: er_ofqual_applied_general_2018_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Applied general entries by Ofqual subject areas and student gender.

Includes entries in the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting. Includes pending awards.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name          |  Variable description
---------------------  |  -------------------
characteristic_gender  |  Gender
entry_count            |  Entries
ofqual_tier_2          |  Ofqual subject area

Footnotes:

1. Exam entries are for the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting.
2. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.


Entries to below L3 English

Filename: er_belowl3_english_2018_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Entries and passes for below level 3 English, by qualification type and student gender.

Includes entries in the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting. Includes pending awards.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name          |  Variable description
---------------------  |  -------------
characteristic_gender  |  Gender
entries                |  Entries
passes                 |  Passes
q_minor                |  Qualification

Footnotes:

1. Exam entries are for the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting.
2. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.


Entries to below L3 Maths

Filename: er_belowl3_maths_2018_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Entries and passes for below level 3 maths, by qualification type and student gender.

Includes entries in the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting. Includes pending awards.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name          |  Variable description
---------------------  |  -------------
characteristic_gender  |  Gender
entries                |  Entries
passes                 |  Passes
q_minor                |  Qualification

Footnotes:

1. Exam entries are for the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting.
2. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.


Entries to tech level qualifications

Filename: er_ofqual_tech_level_2018_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Tech level entries by Ofqual subject areas and student gender.

Includes entries in the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting. Includes pending awards.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name          |  Variable description
---------------------  |  -------------------
characteristic_gender  |  Gender
entry_count            |  Entries
ofqual_tier_2          |  Ofqual subject area

Footnotes:

1. Exam entries are for the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting.
2. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.


Entries to technical certificate qualifications

Filename: er_ofqual_technical_certificate_2018_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Technical certificate entries by Ofqual subject areas and student gender.

Includes entries in the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting. Includes pending awards.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name          |  Variable description
---------------------  |  -------------------
characteristic_gender  |  Gender
entry_count            |  Entries
ofqual_tier_2          |  Ofqual subject area

Footnotes:

1. Exam entries are for the current exam year for 16-18 students, after discounting.
2. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.


Headlines

Filename: publication_headlines_2020u_v2.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2019/20
Content summary: Data points for publication headlines

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name                    |  Variable description
-------------------------------  |  -------------------------------------------------
%_retained                       |  A level headline retention rate
e_avg_prog                       |  English average progress
female_a_level_graded_star_to_a  |  Entries at A level awarded A*-A - Female students
m_avg_prog                       |  Maths average progress


Level 3 maths attainment by institution type and gender

Filename: l3mattain_2018_2020_u_v2.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Level 3 maths attainment, by institution type and gender.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name          |  Variable description
---------------------  |  -----------------------------------------------------------
characteristic_gender  |  Gender
count_pup              |  Number of in-scope students
L3M_PER                |  Percent of students achieving a Level 3 maths qualification
school_type            |  Institution type

Footnotes:

1. The total number of students may be higher than the sum of separate institution types as students who attend multiple institutions during 16 to 18 can be included more than once in institution breakdowns. More information can be found in the Quality and Methodology section.
2. 'All state funded schools' includes city technology colleges (CTCs) and state-funded special schools. Figures for these institution types are not shown separately in the table. Excludes pupil referral units (PRUs), alternative provision (AP), hospital schools, non-maintained special schools, independent schools, independent special schools and independent schools approved to take pupils with special educational needs (SEN). These institution types are included in 'All schools'.
3. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.


Maths and science entries by subject combinations

Filename: st_maths_science_combination_2018_2020_u_v2.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Number of students entered for combinations of STEM A levels during 16-18 study, by student gender.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name  |  Variable description
-------------  |  --------------------------------------------
gender         |  Gender
Num_Students   |  Number of students
sub_name_comb  |  Combination of STEM subject A levels entered

Footnotes:

1. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Totals include pending awards.


Maths and science percent entered by region and local authority

Filename: st_maths_science_la_region_2018_2020_u_v3_may.csv
Geographic levels: Local authority; Regional
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Percent of A level students entered for STEM subjects, by region or local authority and student gender.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name            |  Variable description
-----------------------  |  ---------------------------------
characteristic_gender    |  Gender
number_alev_students     |  Number of A level students
pc_entered_Biology       |  Percent entered for biology
pc_entered_Chemistry     |  Percent entered for chemistry
pc_entered_Computing     |  Percent entered for computing
pc_entered_FurtherMaths  |  Percent entered for further maths
pc_entered_Maths         |  Percent entered for maths
pc_entered_Physics       |  Percent entered for physics

Footnotes:

1. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Totals include pending awards.


Maths and science time series of entries

Filename: ms_percentage_entries_time_series_2020u_v2.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2009/10 to 2019/20
Content summary: Time line of STEM subject entries, by student gender.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name             |  Variable description
------------------------  |  -------------------------------------------
characteristic_gender     |  Gender
number_alev_students      |  Number of A level students
pc_entered_1plus_MatScis  |  Percent entered for 1 or more STEM subjects
pc_entered_2plus_MatScis  |  Percent entered for 2 or more STEM subjects
pc_entered_3plus_MatScis  |  Percent entered for 3 or more STEM subjects
pc_entered_4plus_MatScis  |  Percent entered for 4 or more STEM subjects
pc_entered_5plus_MatScis  |  Percent entered for 5 or more STEM subjects
pc_entered_Biology        |  Percent entered for biology
pc_entered_Chemistry      |  Percent entered for chemistry
pc_entered_Computing      |  Percent entered for computing
pc_entered_FurtherMaths   |  Percent entered for further maths
pc_entered_Maths          |  Percent entered for maths
pc_entered_no_MatSci      |  Percent not entered for a STEM subject
pc_entered_Physics        |  Percent entered for physics

Footnotes:

1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
2. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Totals include pending awards.


Regional and local authority A level entries and results (end of 16-18 study) by STEM subject and gender

Filename: 03_regional_alev_counts_stem.csv
Geographic levels: Local authority; Regional
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: A level grades achieved by region or local authority, STEM subject and student gender.

Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Includes pending awards.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name          |  Variable description
---------------------  |  ------------------------
a_grade_achieved       |  A.
astar_grade_achieved   |  A*
b_grade_achieved       |  B.
c_grade_achieved       |  C.
characteristic_gender  |  Gender
d_grade_achieved       |  D.
e_grade_achieved       |  E.
subject_name           |  A level subject
total_students         |  Total number of students
u_grade_achieved       |  U.

Footnotes:

1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
2. 'Total maths' includes all maths subjects except further maths.
3. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Totals include pending awards.


Regional and local authority A level entries and results (end of 16-18 study) by subject and gender

Filename: 03_regional_alev_counts.csv
Geographic levels: Local authority; Regional
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: A level grades achieved by region or local authority, subject and student gender.

Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Includes pending awards.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name          |  Variable description
---------------------  |  ------------------------
a_grade_achieved       |  A.
astar_grade_achieved   |  A*
b_grade_achieved       |  B.
c_grade_achieved       |  C.
characteristic_gender  |  Gender
d_grade_achieved       |  D.
e_grade_achieved       |  E.
subject_name           |  A level subject
total_students         |  Total number of students
u_grade_achieved       |  U.

Footnotes:

1. 'Total classical studies' includes Greek, Latin, classical civilisation, and other classical studies
2. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
3. 'Total English' includes English language, English literature, and English language and literature
4. 'Total other modern languages' includes all modern languages except French, German and Spanish.
5. 'Total maths' includes all maths subjects except further maths.
6. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed A levels during 16-18 study, after discounting of exams. Totals include pending awards.


Retention by institution type

Filename: r_national_institution_type.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Retention metrics by institution type.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name           |  Variable description
----------------------  |  -----------------------------------------
2yr_retained            |  % returned and retained for a second year
2yr_retention_in_scope  |  Number of students in two-year programme
exam_cohort             |  Cohort
retained                |  % retained
retained_and_assessed   |  % retained and assessed
retention_in_scope      |  Number of students
school_type             |  Institution type

Footnotes:

1. The total number of students may be higher than the sum of separate institution types as students who attend multiple institutions during 16 to 18 can be included more than once in institution breakdowns. More information can be found in the Quality and Methodology section.
2. Percentages in tables are presented to 1dp. Percentage differences presented in the text are calculated using underlying data at 3dp.
3. 'z' denotes that there are no applicable observations of the indicator.
4. 'z' denotes that there are no applicable observations of the indicator.


Retention by prior attainment and disadvantage

Filename: r_national_prior_attainment.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Retention metrics by prior attainment and disadvantaged status.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name           |  Variable description
----------------------  |  -----------------------------------------
2yr_retained            |  % returned and retained for a second year
2yr_retention_in_scope  |  Number of students in two-year programme
characteristic_value    |  Disadvantage
exam_cohort             |  Cohort
prior_attainment        |  Prior attainment
retained                |  % retained
retained_and_assessed   |  % retained and assessed
retention_in_scope      |  Number of students

Footnotes:

1. Percentages in tables are presented to 1dp. Percentage differences presented in the text are calculated using underlying data at 3dp.
2. 'z' denotes that there are no applicable observations of the indicator.
3. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.


Retention by student characteristics

Filename: r_national_student_characteristics.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Retention metrics by student characteristics.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name           |  Variable description
----------------------  |  -----------------------------------------
2yr_retained            |  % returned and retained for a second year
2yr_retention_in_scope  |  Number of students in two-year programme
characteristic_value    |  Characteristic
exam_cohort             |  Cohort
retained                |  % retained
retained_and_assessed   |  % retained and assessed
retention_in_scope      |  Number of students

Footnotes:

1. Percentages in tables are presented to 1dp. Percentage differences presented in the text are calculated using underlying data at 3dp.
2. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
3. Disadvantage status is as reported at the end of key stage 4. Analysis involving disadvantage status includes students at state-funded schools and colleges only.
4. EHC plans and statements of SEN are legal documents which detail the needs of the individual student, and the assistance they are to receive.
5. 'z' denotes that there are no applicable observations of the indicator.


Retention:  historic data

Filename: r_national_historic_v5.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2015/16 to 2019/20
Content summary: Time line of the retention measure (2015/16 to 2019/20) by exam cohort and student gender.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name          |  Variable description
---------------------  |  ------------------
characteristic_gender  |  Gender
exam_cohort            |  Cohort
retained               |  % retained
retention_in_scope     |  Number of students

Footnotes:

1. Percentages in tables are presented to 1dp. Percentage differences presented in the text are calculated using underlying data at 3dp.
2. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.


Retention: prior attainment as a percentage of cohort

Filename: r_national_prior_attainment_cohort_proportions.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Retention by prior attainment as a percentage of each exam cohort.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name       |  Variable description
------------------  |  ----------------------
exam_cohort         |  Cohort
percentage          |  Percentage of students
prior_attainment    |  Prior attainment
retention_in_scope  |  Number of students

Footnotes:

1. Percentages in tables are presented to 1dp. Percentage differences presented in the text are calculated using underlying data at 3dp.


Student counts by exam cohort

Filename: student_numbers_by_exam_cohort_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Number of students in each qualification type cohort.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name    |  Variable description
---------------  |  ---------------
cohort           |  Cohort
student_numbers  |  Student numbers


Student counts by subject - applied general

Filename: vocational_student_counts_applied_general_2018u_to_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Applied general student counts by Ofqual subject.  Includes qualification participation by gender

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name                |  Variable description
---------------------------  |  ---------------------------------------------
gender                       |  Gender
ofqual_tier_2                |  Ofqual tier
qualification_participation  |  Number of qualification types participated in
students                     |  Number of students

Footnotes:

1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
2. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed an applied general qualification during 16-18 study. Includes pending awards.


Student counts by subject - tech level

Filename: vocational_student_counts_tech_level_2018u_to_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Tech level student counts by Ofqual subject.  Includes qualification participation by gender

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name                |  Variable description
---------------------------  |  ---------------------------------------------
gender                       |  Gender
ofqual_tier_2                |  Ofqual tier
qualification_participation  |  Number of qualification types participated in
students                     |  Number of students

Footnotes:

1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
2. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed a tech level qualification during 16-18 study. Includes pending awards.


Student counts by subject - technical certificate

Filename: vocational_student_counts_technical_certificate_2018u_to_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Technical certificate student counts by Ofqual subject.  Includes qualification participation by gender

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name                |  Variable description
---------------------------  |  ---------------------------------------------
gender                       |  Gender
ofqual_tier_2                |  Ofqual tier
qualification_participation  |  Number of qualification types participated in
students                     |  Number of students

Footnotes:

1. Figures for the total number of students may not match the sum of females and males, as not all institutions recorded the gender for every student.
2. Includes students triggered for inclusion in performance tables who completed a technical certificate qualification during 16-18 study. Includes pending awards.


Vocational and technical qualifications

Filename: aa_national_school_types_gender_sect96_2018u_to_2020u.csv
Geographic levels: National
Time period: 2017/18 to 2019/20
Content summary: Attainment metrics for vocational and technical qualifications.

Variable names and descriptions for this file are provided below:

Variable name                                               |  Variable description
----------------------------------------------------------  |  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
characteristic_gender                                       |  Gender
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_applied_generals    |  Number of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding Applied generals)
entered_any_level3_vocational_excluding_tech_levels         |  Number of students entered for any level 3 vocational (excluding Tech levels)
number_of_students_highest_attainment_was_l2                |  Number of students with level 2 as highest attainment
pc_level2_vocational_students_entered_technicalcertificate  |  % entering tech certificates
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_applied_generals      |  % entering applied generals
pc_level3_vocational_students_entered_tech_levels           |  % entering tech levels
school_type                                                 |  Institution
