Data Sources

Where the numbers come from.

Every figure on Waypoint traces back to a named government publication. We don't use estimated, projected, or commercially sourced data without a clear label. Here's the full picture.

ONS LFS
Quarterly
~80,000 households

ONS Labour Force Survey

The primary source for UK employment and vacancies data. We use the vacancy series and the occupational employment estimates.

DfE Skills
Annual
~2.1m qualifications

DfE Skills and Education Statistics

Covers apprenticeship starts and completions, T-Levels, and BTEC/vocational qualifications. Our primary source for non-degree qualifiers.

HESA GO
Annual
~420,000 graduates

HESA Graduate Outcomes

Tracks what graduates are doing 15 months after completing their degree. Used for salary benchmarks and employment rates by subject.

NHS WF
Monthly
~1.4m staff

NHS Workforce Statistics

Headcount and vacancy data for NHS England. Used for all Health & Care sector analysis including nursing, AHP, and medical roles.

AO Returns
Annual
~8m certificates

Awarding Organisation Returns

Aggregated data from Ofqual-regulated awarding organisations on certificates issued by qualification and subject area.

Data coverage by sector

% of ONS-classified roles with matched vacancy and qualifier data