United Kingdom
UK SIC P85.320|Statistics

Further Education in the UK - Market Size (2021-2031)

The market size of the Further Education industry in the UK is $xx.xx, which is expected to grow at xx% over the next five years. Companies in this industry provide academic, technical and vocational education for those aged 16 and above in the UK. This can take the form of courses or apprenticeships, but the focus is primarily on practical skills that can be applied directly to a job role. Companies also work closely with individual employers to offer on-the-job traineeships. Examples of qualifications that are included in the industry are T Levels, V Levels, access courses to higher education and those for specific roles like hospitality and beauty. These courses are typically offered through further education institutions, sixth form colleges or other specialist colleges. Importantly, the completion of upper-secondary qualifications in traditional school sixth form environments or lower secondary vocational qualifications aren't included in the industry – these are accounted for at the general secondary education level. The industry also doesn’t include education for recreational purposes or university-level education.

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Market Size

Total value ($) and annual change from 2012 – 2030.

Revenue

$XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Employees

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Businesses

XX
2021-2026 XX%
2026-2031 XX%

Profit

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

Profit Margin

$XX
2021-2026 XX%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What was the market size of the Further Education in the UK in 2026?

The market size of the Further Education in the UK is £10.1bn in 2026.

What is the growth rate of the Further Education in the UK in 2026?

The market size of the Further Education in the UK increased 2.5% in 2026.

Has the Further Education in the UK grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Further Education in the UK has grown at a 3.0% CAGR between 2021 and 2026.

Is the Further Education in the UK expected to grow or decline over the next five years?

See our full analysis of the Further Education in the UK to understand if the industry market size is expected to grow or decline over the next five years.

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