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 Pendle Hill (part), accounting for 63.8% (4,045 people). This share was higher than Cumberland (A) (60.9%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 681 people and 6.5 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Pendle Hill (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Pendle Hill (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Cumberland (A) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Pendle Hill (part), with comparison markers for Cumberland (A).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
241
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
241
3.8%
-2.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
240
% of total
3.8%
Change from 2016
-0.1pp
240
3.8%
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
818
% of total
12.9%
Change from 2016
-3.0pp
818
12.9%
-3.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
234
% of total
3.7%
Change from 2016
-1.1pp
234
3.7%
-1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
4,045
% of total
63.8%
Change from 2016
+6.5pp
4,045
63.8%
+6.5pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
110
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
110
1.7%
-0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
651
% of total
10.3%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
651
10.3%
+0.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-136
-2.6pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+9
-0.1pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-114
-3.0pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-45
-1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+681
+6.5pp
Did Not Go To School
-1
-0.2pp
Not Stated
+77
+0.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Pendle Hill (part). Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Cumberland (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | % | Cumberland (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 241 | 3.8% | 5.6% | 377 | 6.4% | 6.8% | -136 | -2.6pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 240 | 3.8% | 4.2% | 231 | 3.9% | 4.7% | +9 | -0.1pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 818 | 12.9% | 12.9% | 932 | 15.9% | 15.2% | -114 | -3.0pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 234 | 3.7% | 4.2% | 279 | 4.8% | 4.7% | -45 | -1.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 4,045 | 63.8% | 60.9% | 3,364 | 57.3% | 57.5% | +681 | +6.5pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 110 | 1.7% | 3.8% | 111 | 1.9% | 3.8% | -1 | -0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 651 | 10.3% | 8.5% | 574 | 9.8% | 7.4% | +77 | +0.5pp |
| Total | 6,339 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,868 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +471 | 0.0pp |