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  • Education workforce

    Topics:
    • Statistics and research, 
    • Statistics

    These statistical bulletins contain data gathered through an annual exercise to compile teacher numbers for grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.

    Background

    This section contains data on teacher numbers, teacher vacancies and Pupil : Teacher ratios. The bulletins provide some analysis by school management type as well as the former Education and Library Board areas.

    Data

    Data relating to each of the year's listed may be accessed by clicking on the link for that year.

    • Education workforce statistics 2024/25
    • Education workforce statistics 2023/24
    • Education workforce statistics 2022/23
    • Education workforce statistics 2021/22
    • Education workforce statistics 2020/21
    • Education workforce statistics 2019/20
    • Education workforce statistics 2018/19
    • Education workforce statistics 2017/18
    • Education workforce statistics 2016/17
    • Education workforce statistics 2015/16
    • Education workforce statistics 2014/15
    • Education workforce statistics 2013/14
    • Education workforce statistics 2012/13
    • Education workforce statistics 2011/12
    • Education workforce statistics 2010/11
    • Education workforce statistics 2009/10
    • Education workforce statistics 2008/09
    • Education workforce statistics 2007/08
    • Education workforce statistics 2006/07
    • Education workforce statistics 2005/06
    • Education workforce statistics 2004/05
    • Education workforce statistics 2003/04
    • Education workforce statistics 2002/03

    Further information

    More information on the education workforce data collection exercise.

    Data requests

    If you require information that is additional to that already published, please contact the Analytical Services Unit (ASU). We will conduct special analysis of data held upon request, where it is appropriate.

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    • School enrolments - 2022/23 Statistical bulletins
    • School enrolments - 2023/24 Statistical bulletins
    • School enrolments - 2024/25 Statistical bulletins
    • School enrolments - overview
    • School leavers
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    • School performance
    • Statements, consultations and assessments
    • Statistical assessments
    • Statistical Circulars
    • Statistical publications schedule
    • Statistics and Research Team - useful links
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