Wednesday 23 Sep 2026 @ 10:05
Scottish Government
Printable version

School meal uptake statistics for 2024-25 published

An official statistics in development publication

The proportion of pupils taking a free school meal was 70.7% in 2024-25, up from 67.7% in 2023-24. 

Uptake of all school meals (both free and paid for) was 53.6% in 2024-25, up from 50.8% in 2023-24.

Background 

These statistics are sourced from https://www.gov.scot/collections/school-education-statistics/#schoolmealuptakestatistics.  

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-2024-25-published/

Share this article

Latest News from
Scottish Government

Homelessness Statistics, 2025-26

22/09/2026 15:05:00

An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Record Support for Pupils

22/09/2026 13:05:00

Eradicating child poverty and improving schools.

School Estates Statistics 2026

22/09/2026 12:05:00

An Accredited Official Statistics Publication for Scotland

Public sector reform: proposal

22/09/2026 11:01:00

Proposal for reform of local governance.

Local governance reform

22/09/2026 10:05:00

Initial proposals designed to deliver fundamental reform of local governance have been set out to help shape the debate on improving public services.

Farming and crofting support

21/09/2026 09:20:00

Advance Basic Payment Scheme and Greening funding reaching bank accounts.

People facing hardship in Wales to get emergency food and poverty support

18/09/2026 14:05:00

People struggling with the cost of living will benefit from nearly £5 million in Welsh Government funding to local authorities this year.

UK Covid-19 Inquiry Module 3 report: Scottish Government response

18/09/2026 12:05:00

The Scottish Government response to the recommendations set out in the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's module 3 report.

Supporting Stronger Communities

17/09/2026 13:05:00

Increased funding for community projects in Programme for Government

Direction for new data centres

16/09/2026 13:15:00

Environmental Impact Assessments now required.