"Provisional figures" refers to data or numbers that are not yet confirmed or finalized. They are estimates or preliminary results that may still be subject to changes or updates. Full definition
According to provisional figures results, local authority schools have achieved higher average GCSE results than free schools. (educationbusinessuk.net)
The Department for Education this morning released provisional figures for the number of trainee teachers recruited for this academic year. (schoolsweek.co.uk)
Schools were given the option to phase in the new Highers, with provisional figures released by Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) earlier this year showing almost half (45 %) of pupils will sit the existing and not the new qualification this year. (bbc.co.uk)