This set of indicators, published by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), enables countries to see themselves in the light of other countries’ performance.

The OECD said that indicators show that, overall, educational performance in the United Kingdom remains strong, with significant progress in early childhood participation as well as an above-average graduate output in higher education, particularly in science, that accrues high labour-market returns. The UK has also increased its investment in education consistently and strategically, with more money directed to attracting better qualified teachers rather than solely into lowering class sizes.

Further information is available on the OECD website.