Class size
The number of pupils in a class; in England infant classes (Reception to Year 2) are limited by law to 30 per teacher in most cases.
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- All four UK nations (details may differ), United States, International
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- Policy and law
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Related terms
- Infant class size limit England
- The legal limit in England of 30 pupils per qualified teacher in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classes, with some exceptions.
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