Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.To provide statistical data for volume 1 of <i>Education statistics</i>.

Main Topics: Variables Pupils Registered number by age and sex, boarding pupils, handicapped pupils in designated special classes, nature of handicaps, number engaged in private study. Teaching staff Sex and numbers of qualified staff (including head), instructors and student teachers, language assistants, whether full- or part-time, number not engaged in class teaching. Classes Number taught during selected period, number of pupils, number of teaching staff. Schools Whether newly opened, type of school.

Variables In addition to the standard information, a section of the form covers nursery staff and pupils in designated nursery classes by age, sex, full-time or part-time status.

No sampling (total universe)

Compilation or synthesis of existing material