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 Northampton, accounting for 31.1% (218 people). This share was higher than Northampton (S) (29.8%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which increased by 28 people and 3.7 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Northampton - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Northampton in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Northampton (S) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Northampton, with comparison markers for Northampton (S).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
62
% of total
8.8%
Change from 2016
-0.9pp
62
8.8%
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
68
% of total
9.7%
Change from 2016
+1.5pp
68
9.7%
+1.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
218
% of total
31.1%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
218
31.1%
-2.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
56
% of total
8.0%
Change from 2016
-2.5pp
56
8.0%
-2.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
188
% of total
26.8%
Change from 2016
+3.7pp
188
26.8%
+3.7pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
10
% of total
1.4%
Change from 2016
+1.0pp
10
1.4%
+1.0pp
Not Stated
2021 count
100
% of total
14.2%
Change from 2016
-0.2pp
100
14.2%
-0.2pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-5
-0.9pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
+11
+1.5pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-15
-2.5pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-17
-2.5pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
+28
+3.7pp
Did Not Go To School
+7
+1.0pp
Not Stated
0
-0.2pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Northampton. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Northampton (S).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Northampton (S)% | Count | % | Northampton (S)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 62 | 8.8% | 4.5% | 67 | 9.7% | 5.0% | -5 | -0.9pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 68 | 9.7% | 6.3% | 57 | 8.2% | 6.4% | +11 | +1.5pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 218 | 31.1% | 29.8% | 233 | 33.6% | 30.8% | -15 | -2.5pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 56 | 8.0% | 10.1% | 73 | 10.5% | 10.9% | -17 | -2.5pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 188 | 26.8% | 33.8% | 160 | 23.1% | 32.8% | +28 | +3.7pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 10 | 1.4% | 0.6% | 3 | 0.4% | 0.2% | +7 | +1.0pp |
| Not Stated | 100 | 14.2% | 14.9% | 100 | 14.4% | 13.9% | 0 | -0.2pp |
| Total | 702 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 693 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +9 | 0.0pp |