Preschool
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Schools in Falköping municipality
60 school unitsSkolkoll's statistics include school units that are open/active in Skolverket's register. Dormant units (Vilande — temporarily without students) and discontinued units (Upphörd — permanently closed) are excluded. in Falköping, Västra Götaland County. The three most common school forms: 27 preschool, 20 compulsory school, 16 after-school care (+5 more) (a school can have multiple forms).
Data updated: 5 October 2026. School data covers 2025/26; Kolada data may cover different periods.
The school landscape in Falköping
Start here to understand the local offer. The main list on this page shows compulsory and upper-secondary schools with comparable metrics, while preschools and deeper statistics open in separate views where data exists.
- Compulsory
- 20
- Upper secondary
- 4
- Preschools
- 27
- Municipal
- 47
- Independent
- 13
School-form counts come from Skolverket's school-unit register for 2025/26. Kolada municipal metrics usually cover compulsory school and may use different periods.
Falköping has 60 schools with a merit value of 218.1 (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025), which is below the national average. Teacher qualification: 68.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) (below the national average of 73.3%; National compulsory-school value, Kolada 2025).
60 schools5,937 pupils68.9% qualified teachers (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025)Stable population
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Compulsory school
School choice is usually handled by the municipality. Dates vary; check the municipality's own calendar.
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Apply through the regional upper-secondary admissions system. Admission results are normally published in July.
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Summary — Falköping
Five key insights about the municipality's education system.
- Year 9 merit value (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 218.1) is 10.4 points below the national average (228.5).
- Merit value has increased by 12.6 points over the last 5 years (2020–2025).
- Schools perform on average 9 merit points below expectations (SALSA model).
- The share of qualified teachers (compulsory school, Kolada 2025: 68.9%) is 4.4 percentage points below the Kolada national value for the same year and school type.
- The number of compulsory school pupils is projected to decrease by 18% by 2035 (SCB forecast).
Key metrics — Falköping municipality
Overview of the municipality's education system.
- Active schools
- 60
- 47 municipal, 13 independent
- Total pupils
- 5,937
- 20 compulsory, 4 upper secondary
- Average year-9 merit
- 218.1
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (national avg 2025: 228.5)
- How to read the merit value
- Qualified teachers
- 68.9%
- Compulsory school, Kolada 2025 (Kolada national value, compulsory school 2025: 73.3 %)
- Pupils per teacher
- 11.1
- Compulsory/upper sec. in this municipality
Falköping municipality has 60 schools. The municipality year-9 merit value is 218.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) compared with national avg 228.5. Teacher qualification (68.9%, Compulsory school, Kolada 2025) is below the Kolada national value for compulsory school, 2025, of 73.3%.
Development over time
The municipality's key school metrics for the last 6 years (2020–2025). Source is shown per metric.
Merit value yr 9↑ +6.1 %
Trend: 205.5 to 218.1, up2020: 205.5 p2025: 218.1 p
Merit values have increased by 12.6 points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Qualified teachers↑ +4.4 %
Trend: 66 to 68.9, up2020: 66 %2025: 68.9 %
Share of qualified teachers has increased by 2.9 percentage points since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Cost per pupil↑ +26.1 %
Trend: 115,373 to 145,513, up2020: 115,373 SEK2025: 145,513 SEK
Cost per pupil has risen by 30,140 SEK since 2020.
Source: Kolada, compulsory school 2020–2025
Common questions about schools in Falköping
- How many schools are there in Falköping?
- Falköping municipality has 60 school units (open; dormant excluded). A unit can offer more than one school form; 20 of the units offer compulsory education, 4 offer upper-secondary education and 27 offer preschool. 47 of the units are municipal and 13 are independent. A total of 5,937 pupils attend schools in Falköping.
- What are the merit values in Falköping?
- The municipality year-9 merit value in Falköping is 218.1 points (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025). The highest school-unit merit value belongs to Gustaf Dalénskolan 4-9 with 218.6 points.
- Which school in Falköping has the highest teacher qualification rate?
- Ållebergsgymnasiet A has the highest school-unit share of qualified teachers in Falköping at 97.4%. The municipality value is 68.9% (Compulsory school, Kolada 2025).
- How much does a school place cost in Falköping?
- The cost per pupil in compulsory school in Falköping is 145,513 SEK per year (2025). In municipal schools the cost is 139,263 SEK per pupil.
Municipal support functions for schools
Practical information about how Falköping organises school choice, mother-tongue teaching, student health and school transport.
The municipality has its own e-service for compulsory-school choice.
School choice window: usually 15 Jan–15 Feb. Check the municipality's own calendar.
School choice in FalköpingThe municipality has an e-service for the preschool queue and place applications.
Preschool in FalköpingThe municipality is responsible for school transport to and from compulsory school where distance, traffic safety or disability warrants it. Regulated by the Education Act (Skollagen) 10:32.
About school transport27.4% of compulsory-school pupils have a mother tongue other than Swedish. The municipality must offer mother-tongue tuition where at least five pupils request the same language (Education Act 10:7).
Cost per pupil in municipal compulsory schools: 6,356 SEK/year (2025).B
Nurse, counsellor, psychologist and special-needs teacher per Education Act 2:25.
Independent schools that admit pupils with special needs can apply for supplementary funding ("tilläggsbelopp") on top of the basic grant. The municipality of residence decides on each application from the provider.
How supplementary funding worksHow does Falköping compare to neighbouring municipalities?See the full table ↓
- Merit value 2025
- 2/7
- Qualified teachers 2025
- 6/7
- Cost/pupil 2025
- 3/7
Skolkoll score in Falköping
Where schools sit on the national 0-100 scale. Compulsory schools and upper secondary are shown separately because scores are calibrated by school stage.
Compulsory schools in Falköping
Skolkoll score · compared with all compulsory schools in Sweden
Compulsory schools in Falköping: 18 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Odensbergsskolan with Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Municipal average 45, neutral midpoint 50.
18 compulsory schools with Skolkoll score
Upper secondary schools in Falköping
Skolkoll score · compared with all upper secondary schools in Sweden
Upper secondary schools in Falköping: 4 schools on the 0–100 national scale. Highest: Ållebergsgymnasiet A with Skolkoll score 74 out of 100. Lowest: Ållebergsgymnasiet C with Skolkoll score 43 out of 100.
4 upper secondary schools with Skolkoll score
See compulsory schools in Falköping ranked by Skolkoll score →
Compulsory schools and upper secondary in Falköping
Compare schools| School | Forms | Provider | Pupils | Qual. teachers | Skolkoll score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ålleberg anpassad grundskola 7-9 | Adapted compulsory school | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Ållebergsgymnasiet A | Upper secondary school | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 240 | 97.4% | Skolkoll score 74 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ållebergsgymnasiet anpassad gymnasieskola | Adapted upper secondary school | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Ållebergsgymnasiet B | Upper secondary school | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 320 | 82% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ållebergsgymnasiet C | Upper secondary school | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 60 | 63.3% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Ållebergsgymnasiet E | Upper secondary school | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 290 | 87.9% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Åsarpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 90 | 64.8% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Åsle Friskola | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | Åsle Friskola ekonomisk förening | 60 | 47.2% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Åttagårdsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 100 | 78.9% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Broddetorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 60 | 67.4% | Skolkoll score 48 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Central anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Centralskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 280 | 70.8% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Dotorpsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 170 | 56.9% | Skolkoll score 43 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Flobyskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 300 | 64.5% | Skolkoll score 41 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gudhemsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 140 | 68.1% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gustaf Dalénskolan 4-9 | Compulsory school | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 250 | 69% | Skolkoll score 44 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Gustav Dalénskolan F-3 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 100 | 78.6% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Högstadium Centrum | Compulsory school | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 620 | 69.7% | Skolkoll score 40 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Högstadium Centrum anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Högstadium Odenvi | Compulsory school | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 160 | 49.4% | Skolkoll score 26 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kinnarpsskolan 7-9 | Compulsory school | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 120 | 59.7% | Skolkoll score 31 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Kinnarpsskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 150 | 74.7% | Skolkoll score 52 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Mössebergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 440 | 84.8% | Skolkoll score 55 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Odensbergsskolan | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 120 | 87.9% | Skolkoll score 57 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Resursskola Högstadium centrum 7-9 | Compulsory school | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Resursskola Mösseberg 1-6 | Compulsory school | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
| Vartoftaskolan F-6 | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 110 | 63.9% | Skolkoll score 45 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vindängen | After-school care, Compulsory school, Preschool class | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | 280 | 72% | Skolkoll score 47 out of 100. Composite index. |
| Vindängens anpassad grundskola | Adapted compulsory school | FALKÖPINGS KOMMUN | — | — | No score |
Preschools in FalköpingFalköping has 27 preschools. Group sizes, staff and after-school care are listed separately.
See preschools Neighbouring municipalities
The 6 closest municipalities by geographic distance. Each comparison cell shows both a value and status: better than neighbour average / in line with neighbour average / worse than neighbour average (±3 %).
| Municipality | Distance | Merit value (2025) | Qual. teachers (2025) | Cost/pupil (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falköping you | — | 218.1Better than neighbour average | 68.9%Worse than neighbour average | 145,513 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Tidaholm | 22.2 km | 208In line with neighbour average | 64.3%Worse than neighbour average | 146,029 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Skara | 24.7 km | 206.1In line with neighbour average | 72%In line with neighbour average | 150,049 SEKIn line with neighbour average |
| Skövde | 31.7 km | 218.7Better than neighbour average | 73.7%Better than neighbour average | 132,999 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Herrljunga | 32.5 km | 211In line with neighbour average | 72.3%In line with neighbour average | 155,684 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Mullsjö | 33.1 km | 203.9In line with neighbour average | 72.5%In line with neighbour average | 138,158 SEKBetter than neighbour average |
| Vara | 36.6 km | 203.6In line with neighbour average | 71.5%In line with neighbour average | 158,959 SEKWorse than neighbour average |
| Neighbour avg | 208.5 | 71.1% | 146,980 SEK |
Merit value, qualified teachers and cost/pupil in the neighbour comparison come from Kolada, compulsory school. Only neighbour values from the same Kolada year as the selected municipality are compared (merit value 2025, qualified teachers 2025, cost/pupil 2025).For statistical peers (KNN) and SCB peer-group benchmark, see municipal data.
Explore the statistics in depth
Detailed statistics for Falköping municipality, organised by school form and theme. Click for full tables, trends and comparisons.
Compulsory schoolsAll compulsory schools with merit values, teachers and grade distribution.Upper secondaryProgrammes, graduation rates and pathways to higher education.Preschool and childcarePreschools, fritidshem and pedagogical care with key metrics.Demographics and youthPopulation, household types, child welfare and economic conditions.All municipal dataEconomy, society, environment, adult education and SCB peer benchmark.
Statistics: school year 2025/26. Source: Skolverket, SCB, Kolada.Glossary · About the data.
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National comparison
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Timeline — school events in Falköping
Resursskola Mösseberg 1-6: Register field changed from false to true
URDS FÖRSKOLA: Address changed from KLOSTERVÄGEN 26, 52181 FALKÖPING to PARKGATAN 36, 52143 FALKÖPING
Resursskola Högstadium centrum 7-9: Renamed from Resursskola 7-9 to Resursskola Högstadium centrum 7-9
Resursskola Högstadium centrum 7-9: Operating name changed from Resursskola 7-9 to Resursskola Högstadium centrum 7-9
Resursskola Högstadium centrum 7-9: Register field changed from false to true
BOKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LILLA GUNGHÄSTENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BOKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
LILLA GUNGHÄSTENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from UPPHORT to AKTIV
BOKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
LILLA GUNGHÄSTENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Resursskola Mösseberg 1-6: Renamed from Resursskola 1-6A to Resursskola Mösseberg 1-6
Resursskola Mösseberg 1-6: Renamed from Resursskola 1-6A to Resursskola Mösseberg 1-6
BOKENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
LILLA GUNGHÄSTENS FÖRSKOLA: Status changed from AKTIV to UPPHORT
Ålleberg anpassad grundskola 7-9: Contact details changed from changed to changed
Resursskola Högstadium centrum 7-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Resursskola Högstadium centrum 7-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-18
Resursskola Mösseberg 1-6: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Resursskola Mösseberg 1-6: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-18
Ålleberg anpassad grundskola 7-9: Status changed from PLANERAD to AKTIV
Ålleberg anpassad grundskola 7-9: Start date changed from not_registered to 2025-08-18
Central anpassad grundskola: Start date changed from not_registered to 2024-08-19
Gudhemsskolan: Grades changed from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Högstadium Odenvi: Renamed from Vartoftaskolan 7-9 to Högstadium Odenvi
Högstadium Odenvi: Operating name changed from Vartoftaskolan to Högstadium Odenvi
Högstadium Odenvi: Address changed from Skolgatan 9, 52175 Vartofta to Hollendergatan 36 B, 52145 Falköping
Vindängen: Address changed from Bengt Heljesgatan 3, 52131 Falköping to Bengt Heljesgatan 3, 52140 Falköping
Ållebergsgymnasiet anpassad gymnasieskola: Address changed from Hjelmarsrörsgatan 2, 52170 Falköping to Fredriksbergsvägen 36, 52144 Falköping
Ållebergsgymnasiet E: Address changed from Fredriksbergsvägen 36, 52145 Falköping to Fredriksbergsvägen 36, 52144 Falköping
… and 145 older events.
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