Education Market Research Insights And Findings
Eight out of ten council-led school meal providers face growing financial challenges, report finds
March 2026
Recent research reveals the increasing challenges faced by most council-led school meal providers as they strive to remain financially sustainable while offering cost-effective, nutritious meals. The study also shows that a third (35%) of councils are currently… Read more...
UK international student numbers fall for second consecutive year, new data shows
February 2026
Recent data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) indicates that the number of international (non-EU) students studying at UK universities and higher education institutions has declined for the second consecutive year. The most significant drop… Read more...
Parents and young people want greater recognition of apprenticeship pathways, according to new research
February 2026
A recent survey has found that nearly two-thirds (63%) of parents would prefer their child to pursue an apprenticeship after school instead of attending university. Additionally, the same proportion of 16-24-year-olds indicated that they too would consider… Read more...
Pupils from disadvantaged areas in England less likely to study a foreign language at school, according to latest research
September 2025
Pupils from disadvantaged areas in England less likely to study a foreign language at school, according to latest research: A report on the language learning landscape in England shows that just under half (47%) of children from less affluent state schools… Read more...
More than half of parents want the six-week summer holiday cut shorter as the average childcare bill over the break rises, new research discovers
August 2025
More than half of parents want the six-week summer holiday cut shorter as the average childcare bill over the break rises, new research discovers: Just over half (53%) of parents want the six-week summer holiday cut down to 4 weeks due to increasing financial… Read more...
New government data shows a fifth of pupils in England have special educational needs
August 2025
New government data shows a fifth of pupils in England have special educational needs: New government data reveals a record number of pupils in England's schools are receiving support for special educational needs. Latest figures show that over 1.7 million… Read more...
