Further Education Rate
DfE Destinations Data
Percentage of students continuing to further education
Understanding Further Education Rate
The Further Education Rate shows the percentage of students who progress to further education colleges or sixth forms after completing their previous phase. This captures students continuing academic or vocational study below degree level.
What Further Education Includes
Further education encompasses: - A-levels: Traditional academic route to university - BTECs: Vocational qualifications in specific subjects - T-levels: New technical qualifications - Foundation courses: Preparation for higher education - Vocational certificates: Industry-specific training
Why This Matters
High further education rates indicate: - Students are prepared for continued study - Effective guidance on post-16 options - Strong links with local colleges and sixth forms - Student aspirations for qualifications
Context for Interpretation
For 11-16 schools, this is a key metric — most students should progress to further education of some kind.
For schools with sixth forms, internal progression is common but students may also choose external providers.
Consider alongside apprenticeship and employment rates for a complete destinations picture.
Technical Details
- Column Name
- further_education_rate
- Data Source
- DfE Destinations Data
Coverage by School Phase
How many schools have data available for this field.
This field does not contribute to the performance score calculation.
Distribution by School Phase
Statistical distribution of values across schools.
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