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Pupil Census Results 2003
29/06/2004
The latest annual pupil census for publicly funded schools, Pupils inScotland, September 2003, is published today.
The main findings of the National Statistics publication are:
Primary
There were 2,248 primary schools, a reduction of ten from 2002
There were 406,015 pupils in primary schools, a two per cent reduction from 2002
The average class size was 23.7, down from 24.0 in 2002
There were 13,582 pupils with a Record of Needs or Individualised Education Plan, about three per cent of pupils
Secondary
There were 386 secondary schools, the same as in 2002
There were 318,427 pupils in secondary schools, a 0.5 per cent increase from 2002
There were 9,684 pupils with a Record of Needs or Individualised Education Plan, about three per cent of pupils
About 76 per cent of pupils in S3 stayed on until S5
Special
There were 192 special schools or units, an increase of three from 2002
There were 7,680 pupils in special schools, a four per cent reduction from 2002
The Pupil Census covers all publicly funded schools inScotland(local authority and grant-aided). The census of independent schools is published separately.
From 2003 a separate staff census has taken place and will be published shortly.There is therefore no information on teachers or pupil teacher ratios in this publication.
National Statistics are produced to high professional standards set out in the National Statistics Code of Practice. They undergo regular quality assurance reviews to ensure that they meet customer needs. They are produced free from any political interference.
Public enquiries (non-media) about the information contained in this News Release should be addressed to Mal Cooke, ECSU, Scottish Executive Education Department, Area 1A-West, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh EH6 6QQ. Telephone 0131 244 0314or emailschool.stats@scotland.gsi.gov.uk