HC Deb 01 May 1958 vol 587 c62W
114. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Education to state the average number of pupils per class in primary and secondary classes and the average staffing ratios in local education authority schools and recognised independent schools, respectively.

Mr. Geoffrey Lloyd

The following is the answer:

MAINTAINED AND ASSISTED PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Type of Class Average size of class Pupil-teacher ratio
Senior 30.1 20.9
Junior 34.2 30.5

INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS RECOGNISED AS EFFICIENT
Type of Class Average size of class Pupil-teacher ratio
Secondary (including primary and secondary) Not available 13.6
Primary Not available 12.6

Notes

(a) The figures are for January, 1957.

(b) The pupil-teacher ratio takes account of all teachers, whether they are in charge of a class or not, and includes the full-time equivalent of part-time teachers.

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