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 10 or Equivalent was the most common schooling level among residents aged 15 and over in Bridport, accounting for 37.6% (536 people). This share was lower than Dorset (M) (39.6%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 98 people and 4 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Bridport - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Bridport in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Dorset (M) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Bridport, with comparison markers for Dorset (M).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
45
% of total
3.2%
Change from 2016
-1.9pp
45
3.2%
-1.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
123
% of total
8.6%
Change from 2016
-1.3pp
123
8.6%
-1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
536
% of total
37.6%
Change from 2016
-2.9pp
536
37.6%
-2.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
117
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+1.1pp
117
8.2%
+1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
455
% of total
31.9%
Change from 2016
+4.0pp
455
31.9%
+4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
0
0.0%
-0.2pp
Not Stated
2021 count
151
% of total
10.6%
Change from 2016
+1.4pp
151
10.6%
+1.4pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-20
-1.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-4
-1.3pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+18
-2.9pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+26
+1.1pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+98
+4.0pp
Did Not Go To School
-3
-0.2pp
Not Stated
+33
+1.4pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Bridport. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Dorset (M).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | % | Dorset (M)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 45 | 3.2% | 3.9% | 65 | 5.1% | 6.3% | -20 | -1.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 123 | 8.6% | 9.4% | 127 | 9.9% | 10.8% | -4 | -1.3pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 536 | 37.6% | 39.6% | 518 | 40.5% | 40.4% | +18 | -2.9pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 117 | 8.2% | 7.8% | 91 | 7.1% | 7.2% | +26 | +1.1pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 455 | 31.9% | 29.7% | 357 | 27.9% | 24.4% | +98 | +4.0pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 3 | 0.2% | 0.2% | -3 | -0.2pp |
| Not Stated | 151 | 10.6% | 9.5% | 118 | 9.2% | 10.7% | +33 | +1.4pp |
| Total | 1,427 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 1,279 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +148 | 0.0pp |