Introduction
In July 2025 sportscotland commissioned Research Scotland to evaluate the Active Schools programme.
Through the evaluation we want to identify the impacts and challenges of the current Active Schools programme. The evaluation included a desktop review, surveys, interviews and focus groups. Findings from the evaluation alongside a wider horizon scanning piece of research will inform exploration of the future focus of and models for Active Schools beyond 2027.
The horizon scanning research identified key drivers of change across the local and national landscape, especially those relating to sport, education, health and social care and society and how Active Schools can contribute in the future. The reports are available below.