Performance tables

Here's a summary of our 14–19 vocational qualifications that are included in the DfE's performance tables in England. This information should help you plan your curriculum for key stage 4 and key stage 5.

Which qualifications are included?

• Key stage 4 (technical awards)
• Key stage 5 Level 2 qualifications (technical certificates)
• Key stage 5 Level 3 qualifications (applied general and tech level)

Find out more about how our qualifications help contribute to performance measures for key stage 4 and key stage 5 by downloading the latest documents:

Key stage 4

Cambridge Nationals

Qualification	2026 tables	2027 tables
J837: Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Enterprise and Marketing
J809: Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Child Development
J822: Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Engineering Design
J823: Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Engineering Manufacture
J824: Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Engineering Programmable Systems
J835: Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Health and Social Care
J836: Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in IT
J834: Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Creative iMedia
J828: Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Sport Science
J829: Level 1/Level 2 Cambridge National in Sport Studies

Key stage 5 Level 2

Cambridge Technicals (2016)

Qualification	Category	2026 tables	2027 tables
Business Level 2 Diploma	Technical certificate
Engineering Level 2 Certificate and Diploma	Technical certificate
Health and Social Care Level 2 Certificate and Diploma	Technical certificate
IT Level 2 Certificate and Diploma	Technical certificate
Digital Media Level 2 Certificate and Diploma	Technical certificate
Sport and Physical Activity Level 2 Certificate and Diploma	Technical certificate

Key stage 5 Level 3

Cambridge Technicals (2016)

Qualifications	Category	2026 tables	2027 tables
Applied Science Level 3 Certificate/ Extended Certificate/Foundation Diploma/Extended Diploma	Applied general
Applied Science Level 3 Diploma	Applied general
Business Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate/Foundation Diploma/Diploma/Extended Diploma	Applied general
Engineering Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate/Foundation Diploma	Applied general/tech level
Engineering Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma	Tech level
Health and Social Care Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate/Foundation Diploma	Applied general
Health and Social Care Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma	Applied general
IT Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate/Introductory Diploma/Foundation Diploma	Applied general/tech level
IT Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma	Tech level
Digital Media Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate/Foundation Diploma/Diploma/Extended Diploma	Applied general/tech level
Performing Arts Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate/Foundation Diploma/Diploma/Extended Diploma	Applied general
Sport and Physical Activity Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate/Foundation Diploma/Diploma/Extended Diploma	Applied general/tech level