Knives and other sharp implements in schools

Date Request Received: 19/02/2025  -  Date Response Sent: 18/03/2025

Details of Request

I am writing with a request under the Freedom of Information Act. Specifically, I would like to ask the following:

– In the financial years 21/22, 22/23, 23/24 and 24/25, how many instances of a pupil coming into school with a knife or other sharp implement have been recorded at your school? (If you are a local authority/academy trust, please adjust this request for all schools in your jurisdiction.)

– In the financial years 21/22, 22/23, 23/24 and 24/25, how many pupils at your school have been suspended or expelled for the possession of a knife or other sharp implement at school? (If you are a local authority/academy trust, please adjust this request for all schools in your jurisdiction.)

– In the financial years 21/22, 22/23, 23/24 and 24/25, how many instances have there been of a pupil or member of staff being injured as a result of a wound inflicted by a knife/sharp implement? (If you are a local authority/academy trust, please adjust this request for all schools in your jurisdiction.)

Details of Response