Written questions

Primary Education: Class Sizes

Commons · Question 121300 · Tabled 17 Mar 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 25 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

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

Answer

Answered by Georgia Gould, 25 Mar 2026

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...