Pupils in Scotland, 2009

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Table 1.5: Pupils with Additional Support Needs in mainstream schools, 2006-2009 (1)

Primary

Secondary

2006

2007

2008

2009

2006

2007

2008

2009

All the time in mainstream classes

13,487

14,330

15,537

17,802

10,661

10,990

12,079

15,593

Some time spent in mainstream class

2,001

1,674

1,573

1,583

2,067

1,844

1,702

1,545

No time in mainstream classes

451

474

516

496

506

523

553

485

Total

15,939

16,478

17,626

19,881

13,234

13,355

14,334

17,623

Percentage of school roll

4.2

4.4

4.8

5.4

4.2

4.3

4.7

5.8

(1) Data for 2009 shows pupils with a CSP and/or IEP. Data prior to 2009 shows pupils with RoN, CSP and/or IEP - see background notes 5.8-5.11.
(2) Increases in 2009 statistics is due to improved recording - see background note 5.12.

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