‘Life-long careers’ | England's Top 10 Apprenticeship Employers in 2025 - winning HRDs reveal how they did it

The government has released its annual list of the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers and Top 50 SME Apprenticeship Employers, with Amazon, John Lewis Partnership, and McDonald’s all making the top ten for 2025.

Employers across England were honoured in the list for their outstanding commitment to apprenticeships over the past 12 months, including the achievements of their apprentices.

The rankings were determined by the Department for Education in partnership with RateMyApprenticeship, a platform for young people seeking apprenticeships and school leaver schemes.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson congratulated the employers recognised in the list for “delivering the skilled workforce we need to deliver our number one mission to grow the economy,” and “breaking down barriers for young people across the country.”