Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Monitoring of implentation of Gaelic Language Plan: FOI release

Dh’fhaighnich sibh: Tha na leanas sgrìobhte ann am Plana Gàidhlig an Riaghaltais: Sgrùdadh air gnı̀omhachadh Thèid aithisg sgrùdaidh a chur gu Bòrd na Gà idhlig mu ghnıò mhachadh Phlana seo gach bliadhna. Saoil am b' urrainn dhuibh copaidhean dhe na h-aithisgean seo a chur thugam? An cuir sibh cuideachd thugam an...

FOI released 95 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-10
Reference
FOI/202000053366
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

COVID-19 strategic framework reopening educational facilities: FOI release

Copies of any and all Scottish Government guidance given to councils on cleaning advice for schools when they return in August.

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2020-08-10
Reference
FOI/202000049851
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, +1 more … Public sector

Publications related to inclusive education: FOI release

All FoIs, complaints and letters, completed and outstanding, in the areas of inclusive education, LGBT, bullying and hate crime; querying content, substance and status of output sponsored and endorsed by the Scottish Government.

FOI clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-29
Reference
FOI/202000044381
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding school reopening dates concerning 3 specific local authorities: FOI release

All correspondence or documentation (dated from 1st May 2020 till 1st June 2020) on the subject of the date that schools will reopen in Scotland between the Scottish Government and three local authorities (Shetland Islands Council, Orkney Islands Council and Western Isles Council).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-07-23
Reference
FOI/202000044331
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Education Information Coronavirus (COVID-19) framework: FOI release

1. What assumption was given to the number/percentage of children returning to Primary Schools in Scotland on 1 June 2020? 2. What assumption was given to the number/percentage of children returning to Primary Schools in Scotland on 13 August 2020? 3. Also please confirm what assumptions are made with regard to stagger...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2020-07-14
Reference
FOI/202000044521
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Planned cancellation of National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams: FOI release

The plans to cancel examinations and instead use teacher judgements to award National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher grades this year (referred to as 'the plans'). Please release the following and, where material does not exist, state so clearly. Any materials relating to the equality impact implications of the plans ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-09
Reference
FOI/202000035527
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

New Transgender guidance: FOI release

The transgender guidance accumulated since the response to your last Freedom of Information request on 12 November 2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.27(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-09
Reference
FOI/202000042069
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Publication of exam analysis - correspondence and drafts: FOI review

All communications between Ministers, Special Advisers and communication staff regarding the publication of exam analysis by the Scottish Government (see here: https://news.gov.scot/news/publication-of-exam-analysis ) Any drafts of pages 1-3 of the exam analysis (see here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/examresults-...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-29
Reference
FOI/202000024838
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Secondary education data: FOI release

The raw data on a government website that will provide me with the current data for all secondary schools showing the percentage of pupils obtaining 5 or more highers and other data so that I can analyse alongside other measures like local simd2020 data.

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-29
Reference
FOI/202000042781
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ethnic background students grades for SCQF Level 5 and SCQF Level 6: FOI release

The grades received by Black Students for SCQF Level 5 and SCQF Level 6, between the years 2010 and 2019. Specifically, how many received what grades for each level.

FOI released 95 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-13
Reference
FOI/202000023759
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Analysis of urban/rural attainment: FOI release

1. Any analysis held by the government regarding the educational performance of pupils from areas classed as 'Remote Small Towns' or 'Remote Rural' within the 6-fold Urban Rural Classification system. 2. Details of any specific interventions carried out by the Scottish Government (including Education Scotland) or local...

FOI released 95 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence 10 attachments
Published
2020-05-11
Reference
FOI/202000024357
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Education Endowment Foundation - Scottish Government interaction and funding: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government supported or worked with the Education Endowment Foundation? It is mentioned in a research context within education. It appears I think in the education research strategy document. Has it funded them, or awarded grants, or used their consultants, in the past 5-10 years? It is located in Eng...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2020-03-30
Reference
FOI/202000018463
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Publication of exam analysis - correspondence and drafts: FOI release

I would like to request the following materials under Freedom of Information: All communications between Ministers, Special Advisers and communication staff regarding the publication of exam analysis by the Scottish Government (see here: https://news.gov.scot/news/publication-of-exam-analysis) Any drafts of pages 1-3 ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-26
Reference
FOI/202000017654
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence data: FOI release

Data on Achievement of Curriculum for Excellence Levels data combining the 6-fold Urban Rural classification and SIMD.

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-25
Reference
FOI/202000017666
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

School leaver stats by SIMD & 6-Fold Classification: FOI release

Data on the 'Percentage of school leavers by attainment at SCQF Level 4 to 6' combining the 6-fold Urban Rural classification and SIMD and stated it should data for the last 4 years inclusive (2018/2019, 2017/2018, 2016/2017, 2015/2016)

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-25
Reference
FOI/202000017734
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

School leaver attainment by SIMD: FOI release

Data about the total number of qualifications pupils leave school with, broken down by SIMD. You asked for this data to be supplied for SCQF levels 4, 5, 6 and 7 and for the years 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18 and 2018/19.

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-25
Reference
FOI/202000017750
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Virtual Comparator data for Hermitage Academy in Argyll & Bute: FOI release

You asked for: Virtual Comparator information for Hermitage Academy in Argyll & Bute from 2011 to 2019, showing: Cumulative Average Total Insight Tariff Points to end S5 based on S5 Cumulative Average Total Insight Tariff Points to end S5 based on S4 Cumulative Complementary Average Total Insight Tariff Points to end...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-18
Reference
FOI/202000017407
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Languages Strategic Implementation Group meeting papers: FOI release

You asked for: Papers from the September 2019 and January 2020 meetings of the Languages Strategic Implementation Group.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000016117
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

LGBT Inclusive Education Implementation Group - Risk register: FOI release

A copy of the most recent risk register of the LGBT Inclusive Education Implementation Group; and copies of the risk registers updated after each LGBT Inclusive Education Implementation Group meeting in 2019.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-10
Reference
FOI/202000015413
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Number of pupils and schools taking part in PISA 2018: FOI release

You asked for information on: how many pupils in Scotland took part in Pisa 2018? how many schools did those pupils come from? how many of those schools were (i) independent schools (ii) state schools could you please provide a list of the names of all the schools that took part in Pisa 2018 could you please provide t...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2020-03-06
Reference
FOI/202000015859
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Curriculum for Excellence 3rd level or better: FOI release

A spreadsheet containing data on CfE 3rd level or better by education establishment. You also asked some other questions which will be addressed in this response.

FOI released 95 score 8 working days correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-06
Reference
FOI/202000017413
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Statistical data concerning National and Skills for Work qualification entries: FOI release

You asked for: The number of SQA Entries for each individual subject - for SCQF levels 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 (totalled) - for each individual school in each local authority for 2019. You requested that SQA National Qualifications and Skills for Work qualifications be included.

FOI released 95 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-06
Reference
FOI/202000011111
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector, Work and skills

Questions concerning LGBTI inclusive education: FOI release

1. An update on the parental withdrawal advice within the relationships, sexual health and parenthood education teaching guidance; and 2. Confirmation of who has been involved from which faith organisations in the delivery of the LGBT inclusive education recommendations. When and where they meet and how else did they ...

FOI already published 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-03-06
Reference
FOI/202000015416
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Statistics concerning entries into SQA qualifications at Scottish secondary schools: FOI release

You asked for: (i) The average number of entries into SQA qualifications per S4 pupil at each secondary school in Scotland (ii) the average number of entries into SQA qualifications per S5 pupil at each secondary school in Scotland and (iii) the average number of entries into SQA qualifications per S6 pupil at each ...

FOI released 95 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-06
Reference
FOI/202000015941
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

23 October 2019 meeting Education Scotland and ADES: FOI Review

Further to my letter of 3 February, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for "information regarding the 23 October 2019 meeting involving the Scottish Government (including Deputy First Minister), Education Scotland and ADES".

FOI already published 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.25(1) s.29 s.29(1) 10 attachments
Published
2020-02-26
Reference
FOI/202000016380
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector