Education
Highest level of schooling
About this topic
Highest level of schooling shows the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over. It describes school attainment rather than post-school qualifications.
This topic helps indicate educational attainment and can support analysis of access to employment, training, and services. It is best read with qualifications and other socio-economic indicators, because school completion alone does not show a person's full skill profile.
Interpretation notes
- This records the highest year of primary or secondary school completed by people aged 15 years and over.
- It is not a measure of post-school qualifications, so it should be read with non-school qualifications for full attainment.
Related topics
Key insight
In 2021, Year 12 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Wembley (part), accounting for 76.8% (7,446 people). This share was lower than Cambridge (T) (77.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 891 people and 4.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Wembley (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Wembley (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cambridge (T) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Wembley (part), with comparison markers for Cambridge (T).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
127
% of total
1.3%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
127
1.3%
-0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
241
% of total
2.5%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
241
2.5%
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
934
% of total
9.6%
Change from 2016
-0.6pp
934
9.6%
-0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
506
% of total
5.2%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
506
5.2%
-0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
7,446
% of total
76.8%
Change from 2016
+4.7pp
7,446
76.8%
+4.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
35
% of total
0.4%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
35
0.4%
+0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
404
% of total
4.2%
Change from 2016
-3.3pp
404
4.2%
-3.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-42
-0.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-4
-0.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+5
-0.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+20
-0.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+891
+4.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+13
+0.2pp
Not Stated
-281
-3.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Wembley (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cambridge (T).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cambridge (T)% | Count | % | Cambridge (T)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 127 | 1.3% | 1.1% | 169 | 1.9% | 1.6% | -42 | -0.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 241 | 2.5% | 2.9% | 245 | 2.7% | 2.9% | -4 | -0.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 934 | 9.6% | 9.6% | 929 | 10.2% | 10.5% | +5 | -0.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 506 | 5.2% | 5.2% | 486 | 5.3% | 5.7% | +20 | -0.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 7,446 | 76.8% | 77.1% | 6,555 | 72.1% | 72.6% | +891 | +4.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 35 | 0.4% | 0.2% | 22 | 0.2% | 0.2% | +13 | +0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 404 | 4.2% | 3.9% | 685 | 7.5% | 6.4% | -281 | -3.3pp |
| Total | 9,693 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 9,091 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +602 | 0.0pp |