Large class sizes are widely accepted to be damaging to children’s education — but is your child in a supersize class?
There is currently no limit on the size of most primary and secondary school classes in England although infant classes – for pupils aged four to seven – have a statutory maximum of 30 pupils.
Some exceptions are permitted, such as including a child with special educational needs who is partly educated in a special school as the 31st pupil.
9. St George's Beneficial C of E Primary School - two classes with 31+ pupils
St George's Beneficial C of E Primary School has two classes with 31+ pupils in it. This means 71 pupils are in larger classes and taught by one teacher. Photo: Google Maps
11. Court Lane Junior Academy - three classes with 31+ pupils
Court Lane Junior Academy has three classes with 31+ pupils in it. This means 93 pupils are in larger classes and taught by one teacher. Photo: Google Maps
12. Copnor Primary School - five classes with 31+ pupils
Copnor Primary School has five classes with 31+ pupils in it. This means 170 pupils are in larger classes and taught by one teacher. Photo: Google Maps