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Pupil Numbers

Pupil numbers and demographic trends

At the start of each new academic year SCIS gathers statistical data from member schools to provide an overview of the independent education sector in Scotland.  The information is made available to member schools, the public and the press.  Facts and statistics about pupil numbers and demographic projections can be downloaded from the pdf documents, on the right.

Pupil numbers in the independent sector remain stable against a decrease in Scotland's total pupil population

As at 1 September 2011 there were 31,425 pupils in SCIS schools. Of the 31,425 total 1,737 children were in nurseries, 10,893 were in primary schools and 18,795 pupils were in senior schools. A table showing the breakdown of pupils in SCIS schools can be downloaded on the right. Pupil numbers in the independent sector remain stable against a decrease in Scotland's total pupil population, due to a falling birth rate.