Number of pupils attending schools in Wales 2008-2024
In 2024, there were 465,840 pupils attending schools in Wales, one of the lowest numbers since 2008, when approximately 474,370 pupils were attending schools in Wales.
Number of pupils attending schools in Wales from 2008 to 2024
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StatsWales. (July 31, 2024). Number of pupils attending schools in Wales from 2008 to 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 07, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/715845/number-of-pupils-in-wales/
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