Vision statement three: Schools in Scotland must be ambitious for care experienced children and ensure they have all they need to thrive, recognising that they may experience difficulties associated with their life story.
The average attainment of care experienced learners increases.
Percentage of school leavers who experienced care during their last year at school entering a positive destination 9 months after leaving school.
| Year | School leavers who experienced care | All school leavers |
|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 73.0% | 93.5% |
| 2023/24 | 72.4% | 93.1% |
| 2022/23 | 71.1% | 92.8% |
| 2021/22 | 70.4% | 93.5% |
| 2020/21 | 71.0% | 93.2% |
| 2019/20 | 75.0% | 92.2% |
| 2018/19 | 71.3% | 92.9% |
Notes
Reporting period: 1 August 2024 - 31 July 2025
Last updated: June 2026
Next Update due: June 2027
Expanded Content
In 2024/25, 73.0% of school leavers who experienced care during their last year had a positive follow-up destination, an increase from 72.4% in 2023/24. This compares to 93.5% of all leavers in 2024/25.
Since 2018/19, there has been a slight overall increase from 71.3% to 73.0% in 2024/25.
The gap between school leavers who experienced care during their last year and all school leavers in terms of proportions in positive follow-up destinations has decreased slightly, from 21.5 percentage points in 2018/19 to 20.5 percentage points in 2024/25.
Further detail on longer term trends are available: School leavers post school destination - Education Outcomes for Looked After Children 2024/25 - gov.scot