98
The percentage of infants (five, six, seven-year-olds) who are in classes of 30 pupils or fewer, as of January 2006.
Source: Department for Children, Schools and Families
“Look at that frog. He’s giving his friend a piggy back.”
A reception child searches the pond for frog spawn.
26
The average size of a primary school class in England taught by one teacher in 2007.
Source: Department for Children, Schools and Families
“Daddies have got eyes in the back of their heads.”
A three-year-old girl explains how a daddy would know a rabbit, now safely back in its hutch, had managed to get out and cause havoc.
21
The average size of a secondary school class in England taught by one teacher in 2007.
Source: Department for Children, Schools and Families