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Primary Pupil Class Size

Class size data in publicly funded primary schools is collected each year as part of the annual pupil census. The data presented here is an extract of data published by the [Scottish Government](http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/Browse/School-Education/ClassSizeDatasets). The data provides a count of pupils in each class in the Glasgow local authority area only and is graduated to school and class type level. "Class type" gives the stage of pupils in the class or, where more than one stage is present. "Co" denotes a composite class.

Data forms part of a time series and covers the years 2003 – 2013.

The class size maxima (2014-03-31T12:00:00) for P1 pupils is 25 and 30 for single stage class P2 or P3 is set out in ‘The Education (Lower Class Sizes) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2010’. These regulations allow certain exceptions such as pupils who join a class after the end of a placing round and Additional Support Needs pupils who only join a class for part of the time. For P4-P7 class size maxima are set out in teachers terms and conditions of service. For these years there is a normal maximum of 33. Composite classes throughout primary have a class size maximum of 25

These are National Statistics background data. National Statistics are produced to high professional standards set out in the National Statistics Code of Practice. They undergo regular quality assurance reviews to ensure that they meet customer needs. They are produced free from any political interference.

Analysis of class size at a national level is available through the following [link](http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Statistics/Browse/School-Education/dspupcensus/pupcensus2013).

The Scottish Government

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The Scottish Government

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