Full-Time Learners Aged 16-18 Years – Destinations (2024-25 Year-End)
Learner Destinations
All Levels
We successfully support the majority of our learners into positive destinations with 90.8% continuing in training, employment, or higher education.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
88.5% of Level 1 learners progressed into positive destinations.
92.9% of Level 2 learners progressed into positive destinations.
91.2% of Level 3 learners progressed into positive destinations.
The high rates of Level 1 and Level 2 learners continuing in education and training demonstrate the strength of our programmes in supporting young people to progress to higher level training. These courses develop technical skills, build confidence, and enhance future career prospects. Seamless progression pathways support individual learners whilst positively contributing to the productivity of the local and regional economy.
Impact on Regional Skills and the Regional Economy
STEM in the curriculum – trend analysis
The local economy relies on a workforce with high level skills in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). The chart shows the percentage of qualifications completed by learners aged 16-18 years that were in STEM related subjects. In 2024-25, 63% of our young people followed STEM programmes of study which is comparable the previous year. The continued interest in numbers of our learners choosing to study STEM subjects, demonstrates our ongoing focus on ensuring we develop curriculum to meet the needs of both our students and these local, regional, and national priority sectors.