Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Free school meals statistics for Edinburgh primary schools: FOI release

A breakdown of increase in school meals for primary schools (by each school) across Edinburgh since they became free for P4s and P5s.

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202200277793
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

IT devices and technical support for school pupils: FOI release

How many devices did the government calculate were required to meet this commitment? What is the total projected cost of meeting this commitment? How many devices and internet connections have already been provided, as per this commitment, since May 2021? How will the ‘full technical support’ be provided to users? When...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence meetings spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202200275191
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Counselling providers for secondary schools: FOI release

A list of who the school counselling provider is for each secondary school in Scotland.

FOI not held 40 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200270148
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Health and Wellbeing census in schools: FOI release

A copy of the census The cost of producing the census The number of schools in Scotland which are using the census.

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1)B
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202200271673
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information regarding changes to the appeal process of the SQA: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100213816 1. If the Scottish Government held a consultation process ahead of the changes to the appeals process of the SQA in 2014. If so, please provide the outcome and results of the consultation. 2. Please provide the minutes of any meeting that took place between any Scottish Government m...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 127 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.17(1) s.4 s.7
Published
2022-01-24
Reference
FOI/202100247971 review of 202100213816
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Breakdown of laptop delivery statistics across local authorities: FOI release

As a follow-up to Parliamentary question: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-andcommittees/written-questions-and-answers/question?ref=S5W-30015, how many of these laptops outlined for 25,000 pupils were ultimately delivered to pupils who required them? Can this be broken down by the number of laptops which were delive...

FOI not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-19
Reference
FOI/202100259641
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Gaelic specific grant application and pupil number for various GME schools in Glasgow: FOI release

The past 10 years of applications to the Gaelic Specific Grant from Glasgow City Council? Any other sources the Scottish Government has a breakdown of pupil numbers for the various GME schools that have existed in Glasgow over the past 20 years?

FOI not held 65 score 5 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100256085
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information regarding laptops and tablets provided to school children: FOI release

Details of the total number of laptops and tablets which have been given to schoolchildren in Scotland as at 30th September 2021 and if possible, broken down by school and by local authority area.

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2021-12-10
Reference
FOI/202100248676
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) regarding changes to appeals process: FOI Review

1. Please provide the minutes of any meeting of Scottish Government Ministers and employees of the SQA, from 2009 to the present, during which the meeting references or in any way discusses changes to the appeals process of the SQA. 2. To provide information relating to any consultation process the Scottish Government ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-09
Reference
FOI/202100247961 Review of 202100210124
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information relating to bullying at Grove Academy: FOI release

1. The number of cases of Bullying reported in Grove Academy in Dundee each year. 2. Whether there’s a problem with particular types of bullying (e.g. because of race or gender, disability, how the case is Grove compares to the rest of Dundee and Scotland. 3. What action has been taken (or is planned) to deal with the ...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.4
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100250972
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information relating to Alternative Certification Model (ACM): FOI release

1. How many teachers were (a) due to receive the £400 payment to support the delivery of the Alternative Certification Model (b) have still to receive the payment to date, and (c) received less than £400. 2. Please provide a copy of all the feedback received by the Scottish Government from teachers regarding the policy...

FOI not held 70 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-09
Reference
FOI/202100229612
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Capital spend on education facilities: FOI release

"In the last ten whole financial years (up to 2020-21), the total value of all capital investment which the Scottish Government has committed and spent on: 1. The Schools Estate nationally (nursery, primary, secondary provision) 2. The College Sector nationally 3. The University Sector nationally I would also like to k...

FOI not held 70 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100223842
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information relating to Programme of International Student Assessment (PISA) 2018: FOI release

I would like to request further information on the following. 1. Has data from the PISA 2018 study for Scotland been linked to administrative records of children, including their National 4 and National 5 examinations. 2. Could you please provide me with the National 4 and National 5 grades achieved by the PISA 2018 sa...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.12(1) s.4 s.5A s.6
Published
2021-03-16
Reference
FOI/202100141438
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Funding allocation for Highland schools: FOI release

Information regarding the funding allocation for: - Golspie High School - Wick High School - Thurso High School - Dornoch Academy - Farr High School This was to include: - The per pupil funding allocation for listed schools. - The total allocation of funding per school stated. - How this compares to the national averag...

FOI not held 45 score 6 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-02-09
Reference
FOI/202000118950
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Jordanhill and Bearsden comparison state schools with private schools: FOI release

1. I understand from news that Jordanhill School No.1 ranking in Scottish schools in 2020 with 88% 5 Highers, Bearsden Academy No.5 ranking in Scottish schools in 2020 with 72% 5 Highers, I am wondering what is the percentage of A please? Hopefully you could provide data of past few years for reference. 2. University d...

FOI not held 65 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-19
Reference
FOI/202000110121
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish history curriculum and teaching of Black history: FOI release

I’d like to know what Scottish History Curriculum is being taught in the School System (Primary and Secondary Level in Scotland)? Specifically what is being taught on the British Empire and also Scotland/UK’s role in Enslaving thousands of people into Plantations across the Caribbean/Mauritius etc.

FOI not held 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000098366
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

The number of children and young people registered to receive free school meals: FOI release

You asked the Scottish Government to provide you with information about the number of families across Scotland who are eligible for free school meals, however, do not take up this service.

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.53A
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000098842
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Higher examination statistics by local authority 2019-2020: FOI release

Please list all state secondary schools in the Dundee City, Perth and Kinross, Angus and Fife council areas. Please also detail the following information on these schools: a. SIMD data b. Percentage of pupils who could have taken higher examinations but did not (in 2019 and 2020) c. Percentage of pupils who could hav...

FOI not held 65 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000079916
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information related to fees for participation in home economics classes: FOI release

Fees for children and young people to participate in home economics classes. Your request asks five specific questions namely: 1. How many Scottish councils charge fees to participate in home economics classes within their schools; 2. What the fees are in each council area, where fees are charged; 3. Which councils ...

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence s.24
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000082174
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

School closures: FOI release

"1. What powers do the Scottish Government have to close down Schools anytime they want? 2. When did the Scottish Government require these powers to close down schools at any time? 3. When the Schools closed down this year because of the Corona Virus, who made the decision to close them down? full list of people involv...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.37 s.38 s.4 s.2 s.30 s.29(1) s.19
Published
2020-09-30
Reference
FOI/202000078735
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Building a joint school campus: FOI release

How many joint campuses have been built in Scotland in the past 5 years? What scheme does the Local Authority apply under to be successful in gaining funding for this and is there a possibility it will not be granted? Is the funding provided by the Scottish Government and if not what percentage of cash comes from there...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.19 s.20
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000079676
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Education, Public sector

Learning Estate Investment Programme criteria and applications: FOI release

a) When will applications open to local authorities for phase 2 of the Scottish Government's Learning Estate Investment Programme? b) When will the criteria for phase 2 of the Scottish Government's Learning Estate Investment Programme be made available? (If the criteria has been published, please enclose a copy of it.)

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-02-14
Reference
FOI/202000012761
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

National qualifications results day meeting - briefings, minutes, correspondence: FOI release

In your request you asked for:- Please release the following material in relation to the meeting on 1 /8/19 referred to in the attached screenshot (which has come from a Scottish Government FOi response). Briefings provided to staff in advance of the meeting Minutes (if no minutes have been taken please make this cle...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.25 s.38 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-22
Reference
FOI/201900004090
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Auschwitz in October 2018: FOI release

You asked for information in relation to the First Minister's visit to Auschwitz in October 2018.

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/201900000339
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector