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v5.2026.1
January 16, 2026
Census - Spring Census 'Selected Time' Calculation Update
Modules > Census > School
For schools in England, the Spring School Census now automatically calculates the Selected Time based on the final digit of the school’s DfE number.
The Selected Time is calculated based on the last digit of DfE Number as below:
- Last digit 0, 1, or 5: One hour after the start of morning school.
- Last digit 2, 3, or 6: One hour before the end of morning school.
- Last digit 4, 7, 8, or 9: One hour after the start of afternoon school.
Example for a school with last digit 8: