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Research Summary: Official Statistics: Destinations of key stage 4 (KS4) and 16 to 19 (KS5) students: 2026
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- UK Department for Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- Research Summary / Knowledge Resource
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- 18 September 2026
- Last updated
- 22 September 2026
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- Knowledge Resource
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- Open access
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The UK Department for Education has released official statistics covering the destinations of Key Stage 4 (KS4) and 16 to 19 (KS5) students for the year 2026. This data includes insights into student progression into apprenticeships, further education, employment, and, specifically for KS5 students, higher education or training.
Why it matters
These statistics offer crucial insights into the post-secondary pathways of young people, reflecting the effectiveness of educational and career guidance frameworks. This understanding is vital for strategic workforce planning, assessing the return on investment in education, and identifying future skills gaps across various sectors.
Key insights
- Official statistics for 2026 on the post-KS4 destinations of students are now available.
- Data includes student pathways into apprenticeships, education, and employment.
- Separate statistics are provided for KS5 students detailing progression to higher education or training.
- The data originates from the UK Department for Education.
Source
UK Department for Education — https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/announcements/destinations-of-key-stage-4-ks4-and-16-to-18-ks5-students-2026
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