UPN (Unique pupil number)
A 13-character identifier given to each pupil in state schools in England and Wales.
- Stands for
- Unique pupil number
- Used in
- England, Wales
- Topic
- Assessment
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Related terms
- ULN (Unique learner number) England
- A 10-digit number that identifies a learner aged 14 and over in England and links to their personal learning record.
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