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Highest Level of Qualification Held

Table showing the proportion of working age (16-64) residents by the highest level qualification they have in Buckinghamshire, the South East and England.

In England, qualification standards are measured by the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) for adults aged 16-64. This measure includes educational attainment, but is wider than education and also indicates the ability, knowledge and skills of a person to do a job.


  • RQF Level 1 is equivalent to GCSEs (grades 3-1: previously D-G)
  • RQF Level 2 is equivalent to (grades 9-4: previously A*-C)
  • RQF Level 3 is equivalent to A Levels (grade A-E) and/or AS Level
  • RQF Level 4+ is equivalent to Vocational Qualification Level 4, HNC, CertHE, degree or higher
 
It is important to note that each RQF has multiple criteria, for example, RQF level 4 could be obtained through a Bachelor’s degree or foundation degree.

Buckinghamshire’s working age population (16-64) has a higher than average qualification level compared to the South East and England.

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