Dear C Swanson,

Thank you for your Freedom of Information request below, which we have assigned the internal reference number 22-092.

We will provide you with the university's response to your request by 9 June.

Kind regards,

Rachael

Rachael Pymm
Legal, Compliance & Information Officer

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Dear C Swanson,

Further to your Freedom of Information request below, the College's response is as follows:

Can you please provide the following information
By year from 2016 through the 2021 undergraduate admission cycle the following:
* Number of applicants applying each year who have ticked the time spent in care box on UCAS

The university declines to provide this information under section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, as disclosure would prejudice the commercial interests of the university. As section 43 is a qualified exemption, we have conducted a Public Interest Test to determine where the public interest lies. Although we acknowledge the general public interest in transparency and providing a full picture, to release this data would prejudice the university's ability to effectively engage in a competitive student market. The university has therefore concluded that the public interest is best served by withholding this information under section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

* Number of these applicants each year offered an interview (if applicable)

The university declines to provide this information under section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, as disclosure would prejudice the commercial interests of the university. As section 43 is a qualified exemption, we have conducted a Public Interest Test to determine where the public interest lies. Although we acknowledge the general public interest in transparency and providing a full picture, to release this data would prejudice the university's ability to effectively engage in a competitive student market. The university has therefore concluded that the public interest is best served by withholding this information under section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

* Number of these applicants each year offered a place

The university declines to provide this information under section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, as disclosure would prejudice the commercial interests of the university. As section 43 is a qualified exemption, we have conducted a Public Interest Test to determine where the public interest lies. Although we acknowledge the general public interest in transparency and providing a full picture, to release this data would prejudice the university's ability to effectively engage in a competitive student market. The university has therefore concluded that the public interest is best served by withholding this information under section 43(2) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

* Number of these applicants enrolling each year at your institution
2016/17: 11
2017/18: 6
2018/19: 13
2019/20: 17
2020/21: 21
2021/22: 18

If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of this request or the way it has been handled you can request an internal review by writing to: [email address]

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Kind regards,

Rachael

Rachael Pymm
Legal, Compliance & Information Officer

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