Hartpury College Annual Accountability Statement 2023-2024

8.0 YOUNG PEOPLE WITHIN THE COUNTY: Following a period of contraction, the number of 16year-olds is projected to increase over the next six years. The increase in Gloucestershire alone is illustrated in the graph below. Demand for Hartpury courses has increased year on year with student numbers growing by circa 500 over the past 5 years in line with our predicted targets and 2025 Strategy. This demonstrates that the requirements of young people are being met.

10,000

9,500

9,000

8,500

8,000

7,500

7,000

6,500

6,000

5,500

5,000

2031

2021

2019

2041

2018

2027

2037

2022

2025

2029

2023

2032

2026

2024

2035

2039

2033

2036

2042

2034

2043

2020

2028

2030

2038

2040

Source: 2018-based Subnational Population Projections, Office for National Statistics

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