A-Levels

These figures are based on students who entered at least one A level or AS level. A levels are available in a wide range of subjects, including English, maths, sciences, languages and humanities. The primary purpose of A levels is to prepare students for degree-level study at university. For more details, see the 16 to 18 Accountability Technical Guide

Academic Qualifications (including A-Levels)

Academic qualifications include A levels but also other ‘level 3’ academic qualifications such as International Baccalaureates and Pre-U. These figures are based on students who were entered for at least one academic qualification that takes the same amount of time to study as an AS level or above.

Applied General Qualifications (broad vocational qualifications)

Applied general are qualifications that provide broad study of a vocational area. They are designed to lead to higher education and they include areas such as performing arts, business and health and social care. See technical and vocational qualificationsopens in a new window for more details. These figures are based on students who were entered for at least one applied general qualification. For further details, see the 16 to 18 Accountability Technical Guideopens in a new window.