Complete the school census
Change on 22 September 2026
- Updated on GOV.UK
- Summary added
In short
The school census spreadsheet list of 'all the information we ask for' has been updated for the 2026 to 2027 period.
Who this affects: School census staff in schools and local authorities, and relevant software suppliers.
Corrected by HeadteacherChat on 13 October 2026.
Our guides: English as an additional language (EAL), Free school meals
GOV.UK’s full note
Data items 2026 to 2027 - Updated the school census spreadsheet list of 'all the information we ask for'.
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