This page refers to the Portfolio Explorer Tableau report linked below
1.0 Overview
This report looks at the size and shape of the higher education market, and York’s slice of it. With this report users can:
View change in headcount and market share since 2013/14
Identify areas where York is winning or losing compared to the sector
See how our student population is made up of different demograhpic groups, and how that has changed
See how we compare to the sector in terms of underrepresented groups (as a proportion of our population)
View forecasts of York’s headcount compared to the sector’s forecast
2.0 Development Details
Developed → Aurora Broom (Senior Strategic Insight Analyst)
Published → February 2024
Stakeholder → Jamie Holliday, (Director of Faculty Operations (Social Sciences))
3.0 Data Source
This report uses the HESA sector data. HESA sector data is the statuatory HESA student return from all UK institutions. This is purchased from HESA annually.
For information on the HESA student data collection process, pleaase refer to their website (https://www.hesa.ac.uk/collection ).
Plandisc → HESA_STUDENT_MV
4.0 Important Notes
The only data filter applied that is not changeable on the report, is the maximum number of academic years. Data back to 2009 is available, but limited due to how different the HE landscape was at that time.
Standard Data Filters
On each dashboard, a collapsible section includes data filters that are not necessary to view or change for most selections - but are made available for maximum dashboard flexibility.
1st December Pop(ulation) Marker
Standard Registration Pop(ulation)
Mode of Study
Courseaim Description
Year of Course
Year of Student
Distance Learning Marker
5.0 Main Functionality
6.0 Dashboard Views
6.1 | Market Size & Share
6.2 | Growth
3.3 | Heat Map
3.4 | York Demographics
3.5 | Comparison
3.6 | Outcome Comparison
3.7 | Rank
3.8 | Forecast
3.9 | Course List