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English Geographical Education Attainment
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Presents data on the educational attainment of young people residing in towns across England. The statistics originate from The UK Office for National Statistics and offer detailed metrics essential for researchers and policymakers investigating geographical variations in academic success. This resource is particularly relevant for analyzing the observation that young people in smaller towns often perform better academically than those in larger towns, a topic explored in detail in a July 2023 article.
Columns
- town11cd: The geographical code for the town or city, based on the 2011 census.
- town11nm: The name of the town or city (2011 geography).
- population_2011: A measurement of the usual resident population within the town or city.
- size_flag: A categorical indicator reflecting the size of the built-up area based on its resident population (Census 2011).
- rgn11nm: The name of the English region.
- coastal: A flag indicating whether the town is coastal or non-coastal.
- coastal_detailed: A detailed description of coastal towns, differentiating between seaside towns and other coastal (non-seaside) towns, segmented by size.
- ttwa11cd: Travel-to-work area code (2011 Census version).
- ttwa11nm: Travel-to-work area name (2011 Census version).
- ttwa_classification: Classification type for the travel-to-work area.
- job_density_flag: Describes the town's classification regarding employment (working, residential, or mixed).
- income_flag: Classifies the town based on income deprivation levels (lower, mid, or higher income deprivation).
- university_flag: Identifies whether the town or city hosts a university.
- level4qual_residents35_64_2011: The proportion of residents aged 35–64 in the town or city holding a Level 4 qualification or above in 2011.
- ks4_2012_2013_counts: The count of pupils belonging to the Key Stage 4 cohort during the 2012/13 academic year.
- key_stage_2_attainment_school_year_2007_to_2008: The proportion of pupils who achieved Level 4 or above (the expected level) in Key Stage 2 English and Maths during the 2007 to 2008 school year.
- key_stage_4_attainment_school_year_2012_to_2013: The proportion of pupils who achieved five or more GCSEs, including English and Maths, with grades A*–C in the 2012 to 2013 school year.
- level_2_at_age_18: The proportion of the town or city's 2012/13 Key Stage 4 cohort who attained Level 2 qualifications by the age of 18.
- level_3_at_age_18: The proportion of the 2012/13 Key Stage 4 cohort who attained Level 3 qualifications by the age of 18.
- activity_at_age_19_full_time_higher_education: The proportion of the 2012/13 Key Stage 4 cohort engaged in full-time higher education at age 19.
- activity_at_age_19_sustained_further_education: The proportion of the 2012/13 Key Stage 4 cohort engaged in sustained further education at age 19.
- activity_at_age_19_appprenticeships: The proportion of the 2012/13 Key Stage 4 cohort engaged in an apprenticeship at age 19.
- activity_at_age_19_employment_with_earnings_above_0: The proportion of the 2012/13 Key Stage 4 cohort in sustained employment with any earnings at age 19.
- activity_at_age_19_employment_with_earnings_above_10_000: The proportion of the 2012/13 Key Stage 4 cohort in sustained employment earning £10,000 or above at age 19.
- activity_at_age_19_out_of_work: The proportion of the 2012/13 Key Stage 4 cohort claiming out-of-work benefits at age 19.
- highest_level_qualification_achieved_by_age_22_less_than_level_1: The proportion of the 2012/13 Key Stage 4 cohort with less than a Level 1 qualification at age 22.
- highest_level_qualification_achieved_by_age_22_level_1_to_level_2: The proportion of the 2012/13 Key Stage 4 cohort with a level 1 or level 2 qualification at age 22.
- highest_level_qualification_achieved_by_age_22_level_3_to_level_5: The proportion of the 2012/13 Key Stage 4 cohort with level 3, level 4 or level 5 qualification at age 22.
- highest_level_qualification_achieved_by_age_22_level_6_or_above: The proportion of the 2012/13 Key Stage 4 cohort with level 6 or above qualification at age 22.
- highest_level_qualification_achieved_b_age_22_average_score: The town or city's average score for the highest qualification attained by the 2012/13 KS4 cohort.
- education_score: The overall town or city education score based on attainment levels of the 2012/13 Key Stage 4 cohort.
Distribution
The data is structured for analysis by town or city in England. The file is typically provided in CSV format. Specific details regarding the exact number of rows or records are not available at this time, but the structure includes thirty-one variables detailing geographic, demographic, and educational outcomes.
Usage
This data is ideal for performing geographical studies on educational success in the United Kingdom. It supports research into the long-term outcomes (up to age 22) of pupils based on their town's demographic and economic characteristics, such as income deprivation, coastal location, or proximity to a university. It can be used to model the predictive impact of local characteristics on attainment scores and post-school activity (e.g., higher education vs. apprenticeships).
Coverage
Geographic Scope: Covers towns and cities across English regions, utilizing 2011 census geography codes.
Time Range: Initial attainment metrics cover the 2007/08 school year (Key Stage 2) and the 2012/13 school year (Key Stage 4 cohort) with subsequent tracking of that cohort's educational and employment activity up to age 22. Demographic data relates primarily to 2011.
Demographic Scope: Focused on cohorts of young people passing through the English education system, specifically Key Stage 4 pupils from 2012/13. It also includes baseline qualification data for older residents (35–64) in 2011.
License
Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)
Who Can Use It
- Educational Researchers: To study variance in student achievement based on local environment and demographics.
- Government Analysts and Policy Makers: To inform strategies aimed at addressing educational inequality between different types of towns (e.g., small vs. large, coastal vs. inland).
- Urban Planners and Regional Economists: To link local job density and income deprivation characteristics to long-term educational and employment outcomes.
- Data Journalists: To report on public interest stories regarding academic success and post-school pathways in England.
Dataset Name Suggestions
- English Youth Academic Attainment by Town
- ONS Educational Outcomes in English Towns
- UK Town Level Education Tracking Data
- English Geographical Education Attainment
Attributes
Original Data Source:English Geographical Education Attainment
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