HC Deb 22 January 1981 vol 997 c224W
Mr. Jim Callaghan

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the pupil-teacher ratio in the primary and secondary schools, respectively, in the Greater Manchester metropolitan area; and how this compares with national averages.

Dr. Boyson

In January 1980, the latest date for which information is available, the ratios of pupils per qualified teacher within maintained primary and secondary schools were:

Primary Secondary
Greater Manchester 23.2 15.9
England 22.7 16.6

Comparable information for each metropolitan district within the Greater Manchester area is included in Statistical Bulletin 17–80, a copy of which I am sending to the hon. Member.