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Check out who enjoys school, how much homework everyone is getting and who wants to stay in education?

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Who wants to continue their education?

Do you want to go to college or university after you finish school? What percentage of teens in 2019 said that they wanted to continue their education when they were over 18?

Enter percentage (0-100)

Chalk sketch of two teens at university

How much homework do children in the UK do?

Not surprisingly, children in the UK get more homework as they get older. This chart shows the average amount, so some children get more, and some get less than this. How does your homework time compare?

Who enjoys school?

Did you know that when the schools closed during the pandemic, lots of 10–15-year-olds saw a drop in their mental health! Can you guess how many kids enjoyed in school in 2019 versus 2009…

In 2009, how many kids enjoyed school?

15%

57%

83%

In 2019, how many kids enjoyed school

10%

52%

77%

Chalk sketch of two teens at school