Pupil record cards or printouts These are to be retained for a minimum of seven years after the pupil has left school or until the pupil has reached the age of 25 years, whichever is later.

For a child's educational records, the common procedure is to make a request in writing to the school's Board of Governors. You should also consult the relevant policies to confirm the procedures, as they could differ slightly from school to school.

Your own school records If you are trying to trace your school records, try contacting: The school itself (if you left the school in the last seven to ten years) The local county education authority. The local county archive or record office.

4. Records relating to pupils Basic File DescriptionRetention Period4.7Examination results4.7aPublicYear of examination + 6 years4.7bInternal examination resultsCurrent year + 5 years4.8Any other records created in the course of contact with pupilsCurrent year + 3 years19 more rows

Your education record is a document which is kept by your school and will contain a lot of your personal information such as academic achievement, teacher reports, and letters between the school and your parents. Your school will also hold personal information such as your name, address and date of birth.

Those with parental authority can request access to a child's education record under education regulations. An education record covers information that comes from a teacher or other employee of a local authority or school, the pupil or you as a parent, and is processed by or for the school's governing body or teacher.