HC Deb 26 July 1977 vol 936 c136W
Mr. Grocott

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the current average staff-student ratio in nursery schools, infant schools, junior schools, comprehensive schools, colleges of further education, polytechnics, and universities, respectively, at the latest available date.

Miss Margaret Jackson

In the academic year 1975–76, the latest year for which figures are available in the form requested, staffing ratios were as follows in terms of pupils per qualified teacher or students—including the estimated full-time equivalent of part-time students—per full-time member of academic staff. Comparisons between sectors are affected by differences such as course structure and support staff arrangements, and difficulties in allowing for part-time students and staff.

Maintained Schools
Nursery 20.9
Infants 23.2
Junior 24.8
Comprehensive 16.8
Colleges of Further Education (including former Colleges of Education) 10.3
Polytechnics 8.1
Universities in Great Britain (estimated) 8.8