High Needs Learners – Achievement (2024-25 Year-End)

Achievement rates –
all programmes excluding English & mathematics

Overall achievement rate (all levels) compared to wider College

High needs achievement rate Level 1

High needs achievement rate Level 2

High needs achievement rate Level 3

Achievement rates for 24/25 show an overall increase of 4% for high needs learners compared to 23/24, with a significant increase in Level 2 achievement by 15.8% and Level 1 and 3 remaining consistent. Learners achieve and make good progress, which is seen by the high level of enrolments of high needs learners on Level 2 and 3 courses in 24/25.

GCSE & Functional skills English & mathematics achievement rate – all levels

16-18 GCSE grade improvement

Achievement rates for GCSE English and maths for those with high needs dropped by 21%, however, there is no significant difference in achievement compared to their peers.

16-18 Overall functional skills achievement rate – All Levels

In 24/25 the gap in English and maths achievement rates for those with high needs increased compared to 23/24 results. Work will take place in 25/26 to ensure the English and maths programmes for learners receiving high needs funding meets their individual needs and close this gap.