Young people’s views on science education

We want to understand more about young people’s experiences and views, including:

• what they’re studying
• what their future plans are
• their experience of science at school and college
• any science activities they take part in outside school.

The survey results will help inform what we and others do in policy, education and public engagement. The survey is carried out every three years, so we can track this area over time.

In 2019, we surveyed more than 6,400 students between year 7 and year 13 in state-funded schools across England. 

See the Science Education Tracker 2019 findings.

In 2016, we surveyed more than 4,000 students between year 10 and year 13 in state-funded schools across England. 

See the Science Education Tracker 2016 findings.

The Science Education Tracker is commissioned by Wellcome and carried out by Kantar with support from the:

• Royal Society
• Department for Education
• UK Research and Innovation
• Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy. 

The Science Education Tracker follows on from our Monitor survey, which captures the public's thoughts on medical research, science and health. 

• Science education is one of our priority areas – find out more about what we're doing to inspire teachers and students.
• See our educational resources for teachers.