In 2020/21 there were almost 40,000 16-18 learners resident in the WMCA area.
16-18 – Number of enrolments by English, Maths and ESOL
Maths enrolments accounted for 16% of all enrolments, English (12%), with ESOL a further 1%.
16-18 – Number of learners by highest level (%)
The highest level of courses being undertaken by 33% of learners was Level 2, with Level 3 accounting for 57%.
Comparison of 16-18 learners by ward and levels of deprivation by output area points to a link between concentrations of these learners and concentrations of deprivation.
Number of 16-18 learners by gender (%)
53% of learners were male and 47% female
Number of 16-18 learners by disability (%)
20% were recorded as having a disability.
Number of 16-18 learners by ethnicity (%)
Just over half were from a BME background.