There has been an increase in people with a level 4 qualification whilst we have seen a decrease in residents with no qualifications
- The proportion of people in Cornwall with Level 4 qualifications and above is slightly below the average for England and Wales.
- The second most common category in Cornwall was Level 3 qualifications. This is followed by those with no qualifications.
- There is a higher percentage of people in Cornwall with Level 2 qualifications compared to the national average.
- There is a lower percentage of people with Level 1 qualifications compared to the national average.
- The data shows that education levels in Cornwall are similar to the national average. There are some variations in specific qualifications and categories.
Highest level of qualification - Census Maps, ONS
Level 4 qualifications include:
- degree (BA, BSc)
- higher degree (MA, PhD, PGCE)
- NVQ level 4 to 5
- HNC
- HND
- RSA Higher Diploma
- BTEC Higher level
- professional qualifications (for example, teaching, nursing, accountancy)
Level 4 or above:
- Higher National Certificate
- Higher National Diploma
- Bachelor's degree or
- post-graduate qualifications
Please see the Education ONS summary release for more information.