Performance tables

We have summarised our offer of 14–19 vocational qualifications that are approved by the DfE for inclusion in its performance tables. This information is intended to 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	2025 tables	2026 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	2025 tables	2026 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	2025 tables	2026 tables
Applied Science Level 3 Certificate/ Extended Certificate /Foundation Diploma/Diploma/Extended Diploma	Applied general
Business Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate/Foundation Diploma/Diploma/Extended Diploma	Applied general
Engineering Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate/Foundation Diploma/Diploma/Extended Diploma	Applied general/tech level
Health and Social Care Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate/Foundation Diploma/Diploma/Extended Diploma	Applied general
IT Level 3 Certificate/Extended Certificate/Introductory Diploma/Foundation Diploma/Diploma/Extended Diploma	Applied general/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