Scottish Exchange of Data: school-pupil census
Information and documentation relating to the provision of data for the annual Schools and Pupils data collection.
Survey Background
The purpose of this collection is to obtain accurate data on publicly funded schools and their pupils. It will be used for statistical analysis and to support evidence-based policy making.
Data is collected from all Local Authority and Grant-aided schools and school centres.
The Pupils in Scotland publications can be accessed here on the Scottish Government website.
Guidance Notes are incorporated into the Data Specification documents. If you have a question on the guidance please email us in the first instance.
Data may be submitted via ProcXed. A user guide for ProcXed and a link to the login page can be found here.
The Education Statistics Privacy Notice relating to children and young people educated in, and the workforce of, Scotland’s schools can be accessed here.
Key Information
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Nature of Exchange |
Local Authority to Scottish Government |
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Level |
Individual children |
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Coverage |
Census day: |
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Submission to SG |
Tuesday 6 October 2026 |
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GAE deadline |
To Be Confirmed |
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Method of data submission |
ProcXed or via SEEMIS |
Survey Documentation 2026 uplift
The Specification and Guidance for the 2026 collection has been updated.
Below is also the Data Specification for future uplift 2026/27.
