Scottish Education - Statistics, Facts and Figures

How many Scottish pupils were non-attenders?
32% of pupils had an absence rate of 10% or more. This equates to 70,552 pupils

What is the figure for pupil non attendance in Scotland?
1% (this represents 705 pupils)

How many pupils attend Scottish Schools?
705,528

What is the largest school in Scotland?
Robert Burns Academy (East Ayrshire) - 2470 pupils

What are staff absence rates in Scottish schools?
The national average is 6.8 days of absence

What is the average primary school class size in Scotland (2024)?
23.2 students

What is the oldest school in Scotland?
The High School of Glasgow (1124)

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