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.
Proportion of pupils who experienced care at some point within the school year at stages P1, P4, P7 and S3 achieving the curriculum for excellence level relevant to their stage
| Year | Proportion (Reading) | Proportion (Writing) | Proportion (Listening and Talking) | Proportion (Numeracy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.0% | 52.6% | 66.8% | 55.1% |
| 2022/23 | 56.4% | 50.3% | 65.4% | 53.9% |
| 2020/21 | 47.9% | 40.3% | 60.4% | 45.7% |
| 2018/19 | 56.9% | 50.6% | 66.0% | 55.3% |
Notes
Reporting period: 1 August 2023 - 31 July 2024
Last updated: August 2025
Next Update due: August 2026
Expanded Content
In 2023/24, listening and talking had the highest attainment (66.8%), followed by reading (58.0%), numeracy (55.1%), and writing (52.6%). Overall, levels have shown a general improvement and an upward trend compared to both the previous year and the baseline year.The gap between care experienced and all pupils decreased for all subjects at P7 and S3 level between 2022/23 and 2023/24.
Achievement levels across all subjects remained lower for pupils experienced 'care' during the year compared to all pupils during 2023/24. The gap between looked after and all pupils is highest for Numeracy, at 30 percentage points. The gap is lowest in Listening and Talking (21 percentage points).