Table 1.3: Pupils by urban/rural classification, 2008 (1)
| Classification of school | Classification of pupil (2) |
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Scotland | 679,324 | 676,362 |
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Large urban areas (3) | 241,131 | 235,272 |
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Other urban areas | 220,826 | 209,452 |
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Accessible small towns | 81,281 | 65,520 |
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Remote small towns | 28,559 | 26,388 |
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Accessible rural areas | 76,751 | 93,575 |
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Remote rural areas | 30,776 | 46,155 |
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(1) Data does not include grant aided special schools.
(2) Geographic location not identified for a further 4,915 pupils.