From census data taken in 2001, the percentage of qualification levels of people aged 16–74, living on the Isle of Wight are:
| Qualifications | Isle of Wight | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.19 | 29.08 |
| Highest qualification attained Level 1 | 18.49 | 16.57 |
| Highest qualification attained Level 2 | 20.76 | 19.38 |
| Highest qualification attained Level 3 | 6.42 | 8.27 |
| Highest qualification attained Level 4/5 | 15.27 | 19.76 |
| Other qualifications/level unknown | 8.87 | 6.94 |
- Level 1 = 1+ O level passes, 1+ CSE/GCSE any grades, NVQ level 1, Foundation GNVQ
- Level 2 = 5+ O level passes, 5+ CSEs (Grade 1s), 5+ GCSEs (grades A*-C), School Certificate, 1+ A levels/AS levels, NVQ level2, Intermediate GNVQ
- Level 3 = 2+ A levels, 4+ AS levels, Higher School Certificate, NVQ level 3, Advanced GNVQ
- Level 4/5 = First degree, Higher degree, NVQ levels 4 and 5, HNC, HND, Qualified Teacher Status, Qualified Medical Doctor, Qualified Dentist, Qualified Nurse, Midwife, Health Visitor.
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