Pupils in Scotland, 2008

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Table 1.3: Pupils by urban/rural classification, 2008 (1)

Classification of school

Classification of pupil (2)

Scotland

679,324

676,362

Large urban areas (3)

241,131

235,272

Other urban areas

220,826

209,452

Accessible small towns

81,281

65,520

Remote small towns

28,559

26,388

Accessible rural areas

76,751

93,575

Remote rural areas

30,776

46,155

(1) Data does not include grant aided special schools.

(2) Geographic location not identified for a further 4,915 pupils.

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