School Pupil-Teacher Ratios (Hansard, 13 November 1996)

HC Deb 13 November 1996 vol 285 c258W 258W

§ Mr. Worthington
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the pupil-teacher ratio in primary and secondary schools in each year since 1989–90. [3010]

§ Mr. Ancram
The information requested is contained in the table.

Pupil-teacher ratios in Northern Ireland schools

1989–90 1990–91 1991–92 1992–93 1993–94 1994–95

Primary¹ 23.2 22.8 22.6 22.2 21.6 20.8

Secondary² 14.7 14.7 15.1 15.2 15.1 14.8

¹ Includes pupils and teachers in nursery and reception classes.

² Includes secondary and grammar schools.

Pupil-teacher ratios in Northern Ireland schools
	1989–90	1990–91	1991–92	1992–93	1993–94	1994–95
Primary¹	23.2	22.8	22.6	22.2	21.6	20.8
Secondary²	14.7	14.7	15.1	15.2	15.1	14.8
¹ Includes pupils and teachers in nursery and reception classes.
² Includes secondary and grammar schools.