Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 121300

Primary Education: Class Sizes

Tabled: 17 March 2026

Answered: 25 March 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she is taking steps to help reduce classroom sizes in primary schools.

Answer

Georgia Gould

Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only. Measures are in place to limit and reduce class sizes, particularly for younger children. Legislation caps the size of an infant class at 30 pupils per qualified t...

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