Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme in Scotland: statistics - May 2023

Children in education

Scottish Government has published data on the numbers of Ukrainian Displaced Children enrolled in Scottish schools. Following a Scottish Government survey of local authorities, data indicates that as at 28 April 2023, 3,103 Ukrainian children were enrolled in primary and secondary schools across Scotland. This was an overall decrease of 21 children since the previous survey on 31 March. Since first reported in September 2022, the number of Ukrainian children enrolled in schools (both primary and secondary combined) were on an increasing trend until January, followed by a decreasing trend since February. The same trend is seen in the number of Ukrainian children enrolled in secondary schools; whereas, the number of Ukrainian children enrolled in primary schools started to decrease since March. More information on how these break down by local authorities can be found on the Scottish Government dashboard.