School meal uptake statistics for 2023-24 published

Wednesday 10 Sep 2025 @ 11:05
Scottish Government

An official statistics in development publication

The proportion of pupils taking a free school meal increased from 64.3% in 2022-23 to 67.7% in 2023-24.

Uptake of all school meals (both free and paid for) was 50.8% in 2023-24, up from 47.0% in 2022-23.

Background

These statistics are sourced from School meal uptake: 2023-24. This is the first year school meal uptake statistics have been produced using an improved methodology based on financial year data. Further details are available from the statistical bulletin.

Official statistics are produced in accordance with the Code of Practice for Statistics.

Further school statistics are available within the School Education section of the Scottish Government website.

Channel website: https://www.gov.scot/

Original article link: https://www.gov.scot/news/school-meal-uptake-statistics-for-2023-24-published/

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