Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

16,099releases indexed
25,578attachments found
29.9avg calendar days
5,944partially withheld
2020-11-09oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 5,944 unclear 5,386 not held 2,303 released 996 already published 536 cost limit 470 clarification 234 withheld 178 transferred 52

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 3717 s.20 3156 s.34(1) 2884 s.39(2) 2474 s.30 2180 s.17(1) 2119 s.25(1) 1821 s.10(4) 1480 s.11(2) 1202 s.29(1) 892 s.2 892 s.3 676

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 956 releases · 28.4 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 791 releases · 30.4 avg days Marine Directorate 624 releases · 27.4 avg days Learning Directorate 550 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 532 releases · 27.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 513 releases · 29.3 avg days Constitution Directorate 501 releases · 35.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 497 releases · 40.9 avg days
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190 matching releases

Teacher workforce statistics: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of the total number of full-time equivalent teachers employed at each point in the Main Grade Scale, for each local authority area.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202600501742
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Data for children attending school from Mull: FOI release

1. The number of days lost due to ferry or weather issues. 2. The impact of lost school days on the learning and the educational outcomes of these students. 3. The frequency with which Google Classroom (or indeed parental/carer support) is relied upon if students are unable to attend school for the reasons highlighte...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.5 s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500495326
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

School pupil census: FOI release

You asked for the PDF copy of the school pupil census questionnaire that is sent out the household of every schoolchild each year.

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence
Published
2026-02-17
Reference
FOI/202500497344
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Lead Teacher Employment information: FOI release

1. How many lead teachers are employed across Scotland? 2. How many lead teachers are employed in each local authority in Scotland? 3. How many lead teacher vacancies have been advertised by local authorities in the last five years

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500494548
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Clarification on gender neutral provision for transgender pupils: FOI release

Page 22 of the Scottish Government's Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools: Guidance for Scottish Schools says: "Education authorities and schools should consider the toilet provision necessary for transgender pupils. This may include the use of gender neutral provision." It is not clear whether "gender neutral" re...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.19
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500492885
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Government Capital Funding for New School Buildings: FOI release

“Under Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I am requesting information on capital funding provided directly by the Scottish Government to local authorities for the construction of new-build or full replacement primary, secondary or ASN school buildings in Scotland. This request concerns only to capital funding...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500492905
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Payments and costs of the current Glow contract: FOI release

1. The register shows the current Glow contract runs until 30 September 2027. Could you confirm roughly how the payments are spread over that period — for example, what’s been paid in previous years and what’s expected for 2025–27? I’m just trying to understand whether it’s a steady annual amount or varies year to year...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500492420
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish National Standardised Assessments (SNSA) cost: FOI release

1. How much have the Scottish National Standardised Assessments cost the Scottish Government, broken down by (a) each year since they were introduced? 2. How much are these tests projected to cost the Scottish Government in each of the next five years, including the current year, broken down by the provider? 3. How l...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-27
Reference
FOI/202500490609
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Urban Rural Classification and Census data used in Rural Schools list: EIR release

1. “In the January 2025 Rural Schools list what Census is the statement "2020 (Census) data" referring to, as the last full Census was undertaken in Scotland during 2022?” 2. “Why was the 2020 Scottish Government Urban Rural Classification used in the January 2025 Rural Schools List, given the 2022 Classification had ...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500484748
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Secondary and further education pupil statistics: FOI release

1.) How many 16-18 year old are in full or part time secondary school education in Scotland? 2.) How many 16-18 year old are in full or part time further education in Scotland?

FOI unclear 55 score 1 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500488267
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

RM Unify Glow contract information: FOI release

The end date of the current contract between the Scottish Government and RM Technology for the provision of Glow (delivered through RM Unify). The duration of the most recent renewal, and whether there are any extension options built into the agreement. Any publicly available documents or procurement notices that set...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1)
Published
2026-01-07
Reference
FOI/202500485656
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Secondary School Exam Results: FOI release

1. The number of pupils achieving five or more awards at SCQF Level 6 or above, separated into: a. Pupils whose awards are made up of SQA National Qualifications at SCQF Level 6(Highers and equivalent). b. Pupils whose awards include other SCQF Level 6 qualifications (e.g. Foundation Apprenticeships, National Progres...

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-31
Reference
FOI/202500482842
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Additional Support Need data by local authority: FOI release

The number of pupils, as per the most recent pupil census, with at least one Additional Support Need (ASN), broken down by local authority.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2025-12-02
Reference
FOI/202500484033
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Secondary school pupils who sat assessments in literacy: FOI release

The number (actual and percentage of national cohort) of secondary school pupils who sat assessments in Literacy (Reading) from 2017 (SNSA) until the latest data point (2024 or 2025).

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2025-10-13
Reference
FOI/202500472672
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Primary and secondary school education data: FOI release

You asked for all publicly funded schools in Scotland from the relevant dashboards: Primary Dashboard Data (2021 and 2022): Literacy % Meeting Level (disaggregated by writing, listening & talking, reading if available) Numeracy % Meeting Level Gap in Literacy (most deprived minus least deprived) Gap in Numeracy (most...

FOI unclear 75 score 5 working days correspondence meetings 4 attachments
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
FOI/202500472783
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Teacher recruitment data: FOI release

You asked for how many teachers have qualified in Technological Education in the past year, as well as how many are projected to qualify this year 24/25. In addition, as Cabinet Secretary for Education, are you able to advise what the Scottish Government is doing to alleviate and resolve the recruitment crisis, with r...

FOI unclear 55 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2025-09-18
Reference
FOI/202500463340
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Primary school teacher statistics: FOI release

1. How many permanent primary school teachers positions are there in Scottish schools at June 2025? 2. How many qualified primary teachers are currently on supply waiting lists in Scotland? 3. What is the total number of qualified primary teachers on supply waiting lists likely to be at the start of the 2025/26 schoo...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.4 s.6
Published
2025-09-17
Reference
FOI/202500465323
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Pupils with additional support needs and additional support for learning: FOI release

You asked for: 1. The number of additional support need staff employed in mainstream Scottish primary school 2. The number of Scottish primary schools that cater for pupils who require additional support. 3. The number of pupils with additional support needs attending a mainstream primary school.

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3
Published
2025-09-04
Reference
FOI/202500466074
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Breadth and Depth data for Scottish Secondary Schools: FOI release

You asked for Breadth and Depth data for Scottish Secondary Schools for academic year 2023/24 which is available via the shiny app but is not yet available on the interactive website https://statistics.gov.scot/data/breadth-and-depth, where you usually obtain the data from. You also asked for the Attainment Profile da...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2025-08-12
Reference
FOI/202500473826
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Mothballing of schools and nurseries review information: FOI release

Mr Swinney said 'reviewing', present tense, which means that the work must have already started by this date. Please confirming the following: On what date was the review of mothballing guidance confirmed? (eg on which date was it decided to go ahead with the review, not on which date was the review first mentioned i...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-08-06
Reference
FOI/202500471247
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Alternative education provision in Scotland: FOI release

The following information relating to alternative provision in Scotland: Information which sets out the alternative approach to learning in Scotland and any related links of information. Is funding available for third parties to support alternative learning? If yes, what is the criteria for applying and process? Dat...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2025-08-04
Reference
FOI/202500471593
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Percentage of school pupils gaining 5 and above awards at SCQF Level 6: FOI release

The percentage of school pupils gaining 5 and above awards at SCQF Level 6 and above in the Academic Year 2023-24, for all previous available years obtained under FOI.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-07
Reference
FOI/202500462753
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish secondary schools catering for pupils with additional support needs: FOI release

1. The number of additional support need staff employed in mainstream Scottish secondary schools. 2. The number of Scottish secondary schools that cater for pupils who require additional support. 3. The number of pupils with additional support needs attending a mainstream secondary school.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3
Published
2025-05-12
Reference
FOI/202500455975
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Additional support needs (ASN) secondary school staffing and pupils: FOI release

1. The number of additional support need staff employed in mainstream Scottish secondary schools. 2. The number of Scottish secondary schools that cater for pupils who require additional support. 3. The number of pupils with additional support needs attending a mainstream secondary school.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3
Published
2025-05-12
Reference
FOI/202500455976
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector