BTEC International
BTEC Results Data for 2024-25
Today we’ve published the 2024/25 national results data for Level 2 and Level 3 BTEC qualifications.
This year’s data shows entries and results across:
- Level 2 BTEC Firsts (NQF) and Level 1/2 BTEC Tech Awards, taught in schools alongside GCSEs
- Level 3 BTEC Nationals (2016 RQF), taught in schools and colleges alongside, or instead of, A levels and other 16–19 qualifications.
Explore this year’s results
View the full set of grade statistics and results data
This year, we’ve also released grade statistics through ResultsPlus. ResultsPlus provides live data, so you might notice slight variations from the published figures.
We’ve also shared commentary to help you understand this year’s patterns:
We publish this final data every autumn, once most students have completed their qualification for the year.
What the data tells us
BTECs continue to offer pathways into further study and work. They build confidence, practical skill and sector understanding to help students thrive in higher education, apprenticeships and employment. Around half of Level 3 BTEC students progress to higher education, while many others move directly into work or further training. Students who have achieved their BTEC this year are many of the future healthcare professionals, engineers and construction workers who are vital to the UK’s economy.
Here are some of this year’s headlines:
Level 1/2 BTEC Tech Awards
- Health & Social Care, Sport, Enterprise, Digital IT and Music remain the most popular subjects.
- This is the second year of full results for these qualifications.
- In 2025, our guiding principle is to maintain the performance standards set in 2024.
Level 2 BTEC Firsts
- Business, ICT and Applied Science are the most popular subjects.
- Entry numbers continue to decline on this legacy qualification as schools transition to newer qualifications, including the 2022 BTEC Tech Awards.
- The First Award (120 GLH) remains the most popular size.
- Year-on-year comparisons require caution due to changes in cohort size and profile.
Level 3 BTEC Nationals (2016 RQF)
- Business, Health & Social Care, Applied Science, Sport and IT remain the most popular sectors.
- The Extended Certificate (360 size) continues to be the most popular qualification size.
- Entries and outcomes are broadly stable compared with 2024.
Thank you
Students should feel immensely proud of what they’ve achieved this year. And we extend our sincere thanks to every teacher, tutor, lecturer, leader, parent and carer for helping learners move forward with confidence.
Subject updates
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Latest update for BTEC Business and Enterprise teachers
Welcome to the June 2026 update!
I’d like to wish all learners the very best as they complete their final exams and await the results of their hard work through standardisation and portfolio moderation. Equally, a huge thank you to all teachers and support staff for the dedication and support you continue to give, helping every learner achieve their best.
In this month’s newsletter:
- A new Ofqual podcast for teachers
- Digital credentials for all vocational qualifications
- An update on the BTEC Tech Award extension in England and Northern Ireland, along with upcoming training and the release of the 2026/27 PSA
- For our International centres ; we’re running a three‑day, in‑person BTEC internal verifier (IV) training in Hanoi this June.
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June 2026 Psychology subject update
Hi everyone,
Your June Psychology update is here! I've led this month with our exam feedback survey - please do let us know your views on this summer's papers. We also have guidance on exam material publication, a new Ofqual podcast and future training opportunities.
As ever, do get in touch if I might be able to help with any aspect of your teaching - follow the link below to the bottom of the page to book a Teams call with me or to get in touch via email.
Best wishes,
Tim Lawrence
Psychology Subject Advisor