Key Stage 4 attainment measures how pupils perform in their GCSEs — often the decisive stage of compulsory education.This indicator is more than an academic benchmark; it reflects the pathways young people can access next: employment, apprenticeships, college, or university.

Excess Weight in Adults measures the proportion of adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or higher — with obesity defined as a BMI of 30 or above. It’s more than a health statistic; it’s one of the most urgent social and economic challenges of our time. This indicator reflects not only personal lifestyle choices but also structural conditions — access to healthy food, safe public spaces, transport systems, and the cost of living. In that sense, excess weight is both

Female life expectancy in the UK  measures the average number of years a woman is expected to live, based on current mortality patterns. Women typically outlive men — but longer lives do not always mean healthier or fairer lives . This indicator reveals the intersection of healthcare access, social roles, economic security and lifelong wellbeing. When viewed through a place-based lens, female life expectancy becomes a powerful signal of gender equity — not just longevity . Wh