HC Deb 05 June 1981 vol 5 c427W
Mrs. Kellett-Bowman

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the ratio of staff to students in (a) British universities and (b) British sixth form colleges.

Dr. Boyson

The following information is in respect of universities in Great Britain and sixth form colleges in England. Information for sixth form colleges in Wales and Scotland is the responsibility of my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for Wales and Scotland.

Academic year 1979–80
Universities, ratio of staff to students *1:9.3
Sixth form colleges, ratio of teachers to pupils 1:11.3
*provisional.