Department For Education
Software suppliers should read the:
- 2022 to 2023 technical specification
- 2022 to 2023 summary reports
- 2023 to 2024 technical specification
For queries about submitting your data, contact us using our data collections service request form.
- Census dates
Find out when the school census will open for each term and what to do in unusual circumstances.
- Changes for 2023 to 2024
Any changes to the information we ask for or how it should be provided since the 2022 to 2023 academic year.
- Which schools and pupils to include
Find out which schools and pupils are in scope for the school census.
- Data items 2022 to 2023
Guidance about every piece of information you need to send us in autumn 2022, spring and summer 2023.
- Data items 2023 to 2024
Guidance about every piece of information you need to send us in autumn 2023, spring and summer 2024.
- Generate and submit your return
Information on accessing and using our data collection systems to send us your school census data.
- Check your data
Information on validating your data, resolving errors and checking any funding reports that use your school census return.
- Find a school census code
List of codes to use when completing your school census.
- Statutory requirement, data sharing and regulations
The legislation, guidance and best practice to follow.