Institute for Government

Average pupil–teacher ratio in state-funded schools, 2010–2021

Source: Institute for Government analysis of Department for Education, ‘School workforce in England: Reporting year 2021’, ‘Pupil to teacher ratios’ table, supported by CIPFA. Notes: Ratios are based on teacher numbers in November of the stated year and pupil numbers in the following January. Figures include both qualified and unqualified teachers. Get the data Embed