Fri, 20 September 2024 03:06:05am
Related Tags: 2024 VTQ results, T Levels England, Applied General qualifications, Ofqual vocational qualifications, Tech Levels education
Breaking Down the 2024 VTQ Results: What You Need to Know About England Vocational Achievements
Breaking Down the 2024 VTQ Results: What You Need to Know About England's Vocational Achievements
As students across England celebrate their academic milestones, there's more to the story than just A Level results. This summer, over 400,000 students have received their results for vocational and technical qualifications (VTQs), highlighting the diverse pathways available for young people to pursue higher education or enter the workforce.
But what do these results really mean for the future of vocational education in England?
In a significant moment for education in England, more than 400,000 students have received their Level 3 vocational and technical qualification (VTQ) results this summer. These qualifications, spanning over 500 different courses, play a crucial role in the education system by providing alternative routes for students to progress into higher education or directly into the workforce.
This year, the results for Applied General qualifications, T Levels, and other VTQs were released alongside over 800,000 A Level results, ensuring that the achievements of all students are recognized on the same day. The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) has published outcomes for 245 qualifications that are used in school and college accountability measures. These include over 217,000 results for Applied General qualifications, which students typically use to progress to higher education, and more than 32,000 results for Tech Levels, designed for students aiming for employment or higher technical studies.
Across Applied Generals and Tech Levels, nearly 9% of the results awarded were at the highest grades, reflecting the hard work and dedication of students in fields ranging from health and social care to engineering and digital media. The most popular subject areas this year were business, administration, and law, with 60,300 results issued; social sciences with 39,600 results; and health, public services, and care, with 32,650 results.
Today also marks an important milestone for students who have completed T Levels, a relatively new qualification introduced just three years ago. T Levels are designed to offer a more practical, hands-on approach to learning, and they continue to gain traction as an alternative to A Levels. The Department for Education has published the overall T Level results, while Ofqual has provided an interactive guide to the Technical Qualification (TQ) component results.
As T Levels continue to be rolled out across the country, Ofqual has asked awarding organizations to adopt a generous approach in the early years of these qualifications, recognizing that students and teachers are still familiarizing themselves with the assessments.
Results issued, by Sector Subject Area for applied generals and tech levels
| High Level Sector Subject Area | Number of grades 2024 | Number of grades 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Health, Public Services and Care | 32,650 | 39,000 |
| 02 Science and Mathematics | 29,200 | 27,800 |
| 03 Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care | 10,300 | 11,400 |
| 04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies | 9,300 | 10,500 |
| 05 Construction, Planning and the Built Environment | 4,500 | 4,200 |
| 06 Information and Communication Technology | 19,900 | 20,400 |
| 07 Retail and Commercial Enterprise | 2,000 | 2,150 |
| 08 Leisure, Travel and Tourism | 26,300 | 26,000 |
| 09 Arts, Media and Publishing | 15,900 | 17,900 |
| 11 Social Sciences | 39,600 | 36,500 |
| 15 Business, Administration and Law | 60,300 | 61,200 |
Looking ahead, Ofqual plans to release an equalities analysis in the autumn, which will explore the differences in results among students with various protected characteristics. This analysis is essential for understanding how different groups of students are performing across GCSEs, A Levels, and VTQs, and will inform future efforts to ensure fairness and equity in education.
Key Points:
- Over 400,000 VTQ Results Issued: This summer saw the release of results for more than 400,000 students across over 500 vocational and technical qualifications.
- Applied Generals and Tech Levels: Nearly 9% of results in these qualifications were awarded at top grades, with business, social sciences, and health being the most popular subject areas.
- T Levels Progress: T Levels, now in their third year, continue to expand, offering students a practical alternative to A Levels.
- Generous Awarding: Ofqual has encouraged generous awarding for T Levels in their early years to account for the learning curve associated with new qualifications.
- Upcoming Equalities Analysis: Ofqual will publish a detailed analysis in the autumn, exploring how different student groups are performing across various qualifications.
Check: Level 3 vocational and technical qualification results.
