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Post-16 curriculum in the South West

5,560 courses open to 16 to 18 year olds, across 26 of our 26 subject areas. Below is what is taught, at what level, and how many providers you would realistically be choosing between.

The mix of routes

  • A levels

    3,129

    56% of provision

  • Applied and BTEC

    1,167

    21% of provision

  • Stepping stones

    628

    11% of provision

  • Vocational and trade

    584

    11% of provision

  • T Levels

    47

    1% of provision

  • Other courses

    5

    0% of provision

Every subject, at every level

Each cell shows how many providers in the South West teach that subject at that level. A blank cell means nobody does.

Number of providers by subject and level in the South West
SubjectEntry levelLevel 1Level 2Level 3Courses
Science1111145572
Psychology and society1None5147504
History and humanitiesNoneNone4146442
Maths3129145394
Art and design11211137371
Sport and fitnessNone2994298
Skills for life and work23261589296
English3129144292
Media and filmNone39109266
LanguagesNone21112247
Business and enterprise1310104243
Computing and ITNone27100193
MusicNone4580185
Drama and danceNoneNone785183
Building and construction315177164
Hair and beautyNone91518157
Health and social careNone61467143
Animals and land16812112
EngineeringNone61127107
Hospitality and catering210133089
Public and protective servicesNone492082
Childcare and educationNone781659
Motor vehicle41214951
Travel and tourismNone161646
LawNoneNone13444
Games and esportsNoneNone51020

Numbers in orange mean two providers or fewer. Provider counts are the highest for any single route within that subject and level, so they are a floor, not a ceiling.

Widest choice in the South West

Providers offering the most to school leavers. Breadth is not quality, but it does mean more room to change your mind.

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