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 Metford, accounting for 38.8% (1,413 people). This share was lower than Maitland (C) (44.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 10 or Equivalent, which increased by 1,099 people and 14.6 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Metford - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Metford in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Maitland (C) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Metford, with comparison markers for Maitland (C).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
143
% of total
3.9%
Change from 2016
-0.8pp
143
3.9%
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
298
% of total
8.2%
Change from 2016
+4.4pp
298
8.2%
+4.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,256
% of total
34.5%
Change from 2016
+14.6pp
1,256
34.5%
+14.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
301
% of total
8.3%
Change from 2016
+3.9pp
301
8.3%
+3.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
1,413
% of total
38.8%
Change from 2016
-20.2pp
1,413
38.8%
-20.2pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
23
% of total
0.6%
Change from 2016
-0.3pp
23
0.6%
-0.3pp
Not Stated
2021 count
207
% of total
5.7%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
207
5.7%
-1.5pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
+106
-0.8pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+268
+4.4pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
+1,099
+14.6pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
+266
+3.9pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+949
-20.2pp
Did Not Go To School
+16
-0.3pp
Not Stated
+150
-1.5pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Metford. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Maitland (C).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | % | Maitland (C)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 143 | 3.9% | 3.6% | 37 | 4.7% | 4.4% | +106 | -0.8pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 298 | 8.2% | 7.7% | 30 | 3.8% | 8.9% | +268 | +4.4pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 1,256 | 34.5% | 31.7% | 157 | 19.9% | 33.7% | +1,099 | +14.6pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 301 | 8.3% | 7.5% | 35 | 4.4% | 6.9% | +266 | +3.9pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 1,413 | 38.8% | 44.3% | 464 | 59.0% | 38.7% | +949 | -20.2pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 23 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 7 | 0.9% | 0.3% | +16 | -0.3pp |
| Not Stated | 207 | 5.7% | 4.9% | 57 | 7.2% | 7.1% | +150 | -1.5pp |
| Total | 3,641 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 787 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +2,854 | 0.0pp |