Mr. Batesasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what was the average teacher/pupil ratio in (i) infant, (ii) junior, (iii) comprehensive, (iv) secondary modern, (v) grammar, (vi) direct grant grammar, and (vii) public schools, at the latest date for which figures are available.
§ Mr. ArmstrongIn January 1974, the latest year for which figures are available,304W the pupil/teacher ratios in schools in England and Wales were as follows:
Maintained schools (qualified teachers only) Infant 24.3 Junior 25.9 Comprehensive 17.2 Secondary modern 18.4 Grammar 16.1 Dorect grant grammar 16.2 There is no recognised classification of "public schools": the ratio for independent schools recognised as efficient is 12.8.