§ Mr. Baldryasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the average teacher-pupil ratio (a) at present, (b) five years ago and (c) 10 years ago in (i) secondary schools in England, (ii) secondary schools in Oxfordshire, (iii) primary schools in England and (iv) primary schools in Oxfordshire.
§ Mr. DunnThe pupil-teacher ratios in maintained schools in Oxfordshire and England in January 1976, 1981 and 1985 are given below:
Oxfordshire England Primary schools Secondary schools Primary schools Secondary schools 1976 24.0 17.1 24.0 17.0 1981 24.7 17.7 22.6 16.6 1985 23.9 17.2 22.2 16.1