SQE pass rates
Compare BPP's SQE results with the national pass rates by assessment and sitting. Understand how the figures are calculated, what they show and explore preparation tips.
SQE1: pass first time or resit for free
Our SQE programmes are built for first-time success, and if you need a second attempt at SQE1, we’ve got you covered.
Our pass rates
SQE1 pass rates*
National pass rate47%
73%
SQE2 pass rates*
National pass rate85%
93%
A number you can trust:
You're 26% more likely to pass the SQE1 with BPP
Results from previous sittings
| SQE1 | National pass rate (first sitters) | BPP pass rate (first-sit) | BPP added value |
| July 2026 | 47% | 73% | +26% |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 58% | 80% | +22% |
| July 2025 | 46% | 71% | +25% |
| January 2025 | 60% | 83% | +23% |
| July 2024 | 48% | 74% | +26% |
| January 2024 | 59% | 79% | +20% |
| January 2023 | 54% | 73% | +19% |
| SQE2 | National pass rate (first sitters) | BPP pass rate (first-sit) | BPP added value |
| April 2026 | 85% | 93% | +8% |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 2026 | 79% | 89% | +10% |
| October 2025 | 79% | 95% | +16% |
| July 2025 | 79% | 89% | +10% |
| April 2025 | 84% | 92% | +8% |
| January 2025 | 77% | 94% | +17% |
| October 2024 | 83% | 96% | +13% |
How to read the figures
How did BPP help you prepare for the SQE?
FAQs
Around half the candidates that attempt the SQE1 fail. In January 2024 the pass rate for SQE1 was 56%. SQE2 generally has a higher pass rate – in January 2024 the pass rate was 73%.