This dataset provides 2001 Census estimates that classify usual residents in England and Wales aged 16 to 74 by age by highest level of qualification. The estimates are as at census day, 29 April 2001.

Pensionable age at the time of the Census (29 April 2001) was 65 for men and 60 for women.

The highest level of qualification variable uses both the educational and vocational qualifications question, and the professional qualifications question.

No qualifications: No academic, vocational or professional qualifications.
Level 1: 1+ 'O' levels/CSE/GCSE (any grade), NVQ level 1, Foundation GNVQ.
Level 2: 5+ 'O' levels, 5+ CSEs (grade 1), 5+ GCSEs (grade A - C), School Certificate, 1+ 'A' levels/'AS' levels, NVQ level 2, Intermediate GNVQ or equivalents.
Level 3: 2+ 'A' levels, 4+ 'AS' levels, Higher School Certificate, NVQ level 3, Advanced GNVQ or equivalents.
Level 4/5: First degree, Higher Degree, NVQ levels 4 - 5, HNC, HND, Qualified Teacher Status, Qualified Medical Doctor, Qualified Dentist, Qualified Nurse, Midwife, Health Visitor or equivalents.
Other qualifications/level unknown: Other qualifications (e.g. City and Guilds, RSA/OCR, BTEC/Edexcel), Other Professional Qualifications.

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Table ID
CS105
Source
2001 Census
Units
Keywords
Age, Qualifications
Coverage
England and Wales
Area types
Output area and above
Latest data
2001
Last updated
2003-08-30 09:30
Variables
Age, Highest Level of Qualification
Contact
Census
Email
census.customerservices@ons.gov.uk
Phone
01329 444 972
Website
http://www.ons.gov.uk/census
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