Today UCAS have published their End of Cycle 2016 report, which confirms that the Wimbledon constituency has the highest rate of entry to higher education by 18 year olds, at 63%.
The average figure of entry rate for 18 year olds to higher education in the UK in 2016 is 31.9 per cent. The figure for the Wimbledon constituency is up from an entry rate of 49.8% in 2010.
Overall the number of 18 year olds accepted at university rose by 1.5 per cent to 238,900, the highest number recorded to date, despite a fall in the population of 18 year olds.
Young people’s chances of entering higher education have increased by around 4 per cent across the UK, reaching a record of 32.5 per cent in England.
Overall there were 465,500 people from the UK placed in higher education through UCAS in 2016, an increase of 0.4 per cent.
Stephen Hammond MP said: “Having the highest rate of entry to higher education by 18 year olds in Wimbeldon, Raynes Park, Motspur Park and Morden is fantastic news, and a fitting recognition of the brilliant schools, teachers and students we have locally. Importantly more young people will have the opportunity to achieve their dreams and ambitions, and crucially secure the career they want.”
Based on information supplied by Stephen Hammond MP.
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