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 Owen, accounting for 35% (137 people). This share was lower than Wakefield (DC) (37.3%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in Year 12 or Equivalent, which decreased by 2,124 people and 10.1 percentage points.
Section overview
Highest level of secondary schooling completed
Owen - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises highest level of schooling for Owen in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Wakefield (DC) and change since 2016.
Highest level of secondary schooling completed snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Owen, with comparison markers for Wakefield (DC).
Year 8 Or Below
2021 count
14
% of total
3.6%
Change from 2016
-1.2pp
14
3.6%
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
2021 count
27
% of total
6.9%
Change from 2016
+1.2pp
27
6.9%
+1.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
2021 count
106
% of total
27.1%
Change from 2016
+10.2pp
106
27.1%
+10.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
2021 count
89
% of total
22.8%
Change from 2016
+3.8pp
89
22.8%
+3.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
2021 count
137
% of total
35.0%
Change from 2016
-10.1pp
137
35.0%
-10.1pp
Did Not Go To School
2021 count
0
% of total
0.0%
Change from 2016
-1.5pp
0
0.0%
-1.5pp
Not Stated
2021 count
18
% of total
4.6%
Change from 2016
-2.3pp
18
4.6%
-2.3pp
Chart view
Highest level of secondary schooling completed change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Year 8 Or Below
-228
-1.2pp
Year 9 Or Equivalent
-257
+1.2pp
Year 10 Or Equivalent
-743
+10.2pp
Year 11 Or Equivalent
-862
+3.8pp
Year 12 Or Equivalent
-2,124
-10.1pp
Did Not Go To School
-77
-1.5pp
Not Stated
-328
-2.3pp
Data table
Highest level of schooling for Owen. Highest level of secondary schooling completed. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Wakefield (DC).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | % | Wakefield (DC)% | Count | pp | |
| Year 8 Or Below | 14 | 3.6% | 6.2% | 242 | 4.8% | 7.9% | -228 | -1.2pp |
| Year 9 Or Equivalent | 27 | 6.9% | 6.8% | 284 | 5.7% | 7.8% | -257 | +1.2pp |
| Year 10 Or Equivalent | 106 | 27.1% | 20.9% | 849 | 16.9% | 20.3% | -743 | +10.2pp |
| Year 11 Or Equivalent | 89 | 22.8% | 20.9% | 951 | 19.0% | 21.5% | -862 | +3.8pp |
| Year 12 Or Equivalent | 137 | 35.0% | 37.3% | 2,261 | 45.1% | 33.6% | -2,124 | -10.1pp |
| Did Not Go To School | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% | 77 | 1.5% | 0.2% | -77 | -1.5pp |
| Not Stated | 18 | 4.6% | 7.7% | 346 | 6.9% | 8.6% | -328 | -2.3pp |
| Total | 391 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 5,010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | -4,619 | 0.0pp |