There were 22,321 teachers in primary schools (22,979 in 2002), giving a pupil: teacher ratio of 18:2 (18:0 in 2002). Among primary school teachers, 93 per cent were female and 11 per cent worked part time. The number of teachers reflects falling pupil rolls and is broadly in line with the Executive's projections. The full report, Teachers in Scotland, is on www.scotland.gov.uk/ stats/bulletins/00325-00.asp.
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