Written question asked by Neil O'Brien (Conservative) on Monday, 6 July 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 July 2020 (named day). It was answered by Michelle Donelan (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 July 2020 on behalf of the Department for Education.

Universities: Russell Group

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many and what proportion of pupils in each UK region and nation progressed to a Russell Group university in each of the last 10 years.

Answer: The attached tables show the number and percentage of students who progressed to a Russell Group university in the year after reaching the end of 16 to 18 study in state-funded schools and colleges in each region of England. The tables cover the last 8 years for which data is available. The tables only include students who took approved level 3 qualifications, including A levels. Only students who were enrolled for at least 2 terms in the destination year are counted.

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