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Diversity in the teaching profession: annual data report 2025
Fifth edition of an annual publication which aims to gather and share data relating to the diversity of the teaching profession in order to inform and evaluate future work.
6. Annex B – Initial Teacher Education (ITE) – Undergraduate and Postgraduate Entrants and Qualifiers
6.1 UK domiciled entrants to ITE courses by detailed ethnicity, (2022-23, 2023-24 grouped)
| Ethnicity | Postgraduate | Undergraduate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,780 | 2,030 | 5,810 |
| Asian - Bangladeshi or Bangladeshi British | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Asian - Chinese or Chinese British | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Asian - Indian or Indian British | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| Asian - Pakistani or Pakistani British | 55 | 40 | 95 |
| Any other Asian background | 20 | 5 | 25 |
| Black - African or African British | 15 | 5 | 15 |
| Black - Caribbean or Caribbean British | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Any other Black background | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic background | 80 | 30 | 110 |
| Any other ethnic background | 20 | 5 | 20 |
| Not applicable or not known | 50 | 10 | 60 |
| Total | 4,055 | 2,135 | 6,190 |
Source: HESA Student Data, Scottish Government analysis
Figures have been rounded to nearest 5.
6.2 UK domiciled entrants to ITE courses by level of study and ethnicity, 2022-23 to 2023-24
| Level of Study | Ethnicity | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate | White | 2,025 | 1,750 |
| Other Ethnicity | 105 | 120 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 25 | 25 | |
| Total | 2,160 | 1,895 | |
| Undergraduate | White | 1,095 | 935 |
| Other Ethnicity | 40 | 60 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 5 | 5 | |
| Total | 1,135 | 1,000 | |
| Total | White | 3,120 | 2,685 |
| Other Ethnicity | 145 | 180 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 3,295 | 2,895 |
Source: HESA Student Data, Scottish Government analysis
Figures have been rounded to nearest 5.
6.3 UK domiciled entrants to ITE courses by level of study and ethnicity, 2022-23 to 2023-24
| Level of Study | Ethnicity | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate | White | 94% | 92% |
| Other Ethnicity | 5% | 6% | |
| Not applicable or not known | 1% | 1% | |
| Total | 100% | 100% | |
| Undergraduate | White | 96% | 94% |
| Other Ethnicity | 4% | 6% | |
| Not applicable or not known | 0% | 1% | |
| Total | 100% | 100% | |
| Total | White | 95% | 93% |
| Other Ethnicity | 4% | 6% | |
| Not applicable or not known | 1% | 1% | |
| Total | 100% | 100% |
Source: HESA Student Data, Scottish Government analysis
Proportions based on rounded numbers due to low values.
6.4 UK domiciled entrants to ITE by ethnicity and qualification sought, 2022-23 to 2023-24
| Teacher qualification sought | Ethnicity | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Education | White | 1,815 | 1,615 |
| Other Ethnicity | 65 | 95 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 15 | 10 | |
| Total | 1,895 | 1,715 | |
| Secondary Education | White | 1,220 | 985 |
| Other Ethnicity | 75 | 85 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 15 | 20 | |
| Total | 1,310 | 1,085 | |
| Both | White | 85 | 90 |
| Other Ethnicity | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 90 | 90 | |
| Total | White | 3,120 | 2,685 |
| Other Ethnicity | 145 | 180 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 3,295 | 2,895 |
Source: HESA Student Data, Scottish Government analysis
Figures have been rounded to nearest 5.
Primary and Secondary splits have been obtained by interrogating the raw HESA data. As such, totals may not match other published sources exactly.
6.5 UK domiciled entrants to ITE by ethnicity and qualification sought, 2022-23 to 2023-24
| Teacher qualification sought | Ethnicity | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Education | White | 96% | 94% |
| Other Ethnicity | 3% | 6% | |
| Not applicable or not known | 1% | 1% | |
| Total | 100% | 100% | |
| Secondary Education | White | 93% | 91% |
| Other Ethnicity | 6% | 8% | |
| Not applicable or not known | 1% | 2% | |
| Total | 100% | 100% | |
| Both | White | 94% | 100% |
| Other Ethnicity | 6% | 0% | |
| Total | 100% | 100% | |
| Total | White | 95% | 93% |
| Other Ethnicity | 4% | 6% | |
| Not applicable or not known | 1% | 1% | |
| Total | 100% | 100% |
Source: HESA Student Data, Scottish Government analysis
Proportions based on rounded numbers due to low values.
Primary and Secondary splits have been obtained by interrogating the raw HESA data. As such, totals may not match other published sources exactly.
6.6 UK domiciled entrants to ITE courses by provider and ethnicity, 2022-23 to 2023-24
| Provider | Ethnicity | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Aberdeen | White | 445 | 410 |
| Other Ethnicity | 25 | 15 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 5 | 5 | |
| Total | 475 | 435 | |
| University of Dundee | White | 250 | 215 |
| Other Ethnicity | 10 | 15 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 265 | 230 | |
| Edinburgh Napier University | White | 35 | 35 |
| Other Ethnicity | 10 | 5 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 5 | 5 | |
| Total | 45 | 50 | |
| University of Edinburgh | White | 350 | 335 |
| Other Ethnicity | 10 | 20 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 360 | 360 | |
| University of Glasgow | White | 455 | 340 |
| Other Ethnicity | 20 | 30 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 475 | 370 | |
| Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh | White | 135 | 140 |
| Other Ethnicity | 5 | 10 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 0 | 5 | |
| Total | 140 | 155 | |
| Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | White | 40 | 20 |
| Other Ethnicity | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 40 | 20 | |
| University of Stirling | White | 180 | 175 |
| Other Ethnicity | 10 | 10 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 190 | 185 | |
| University of Strathclyde | White | 850 | 675 |
| Other Ethnicity | 40 | 60 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 5 | 5 | |
| Total | 895 | 740 | |
| University of the Highlands and Islands | White | 135 | 135 |
| Other Ethnicity | 5 | 5 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 140 | 140 | |
| University of the West of Scotland | White | 255 | 205 |
| Other Ethnicity | 15 | 10 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 0 | 5 | |
| Total | 265 | 215 | |
| Total | White | 3,120 | 2,685 |
| Other Ethnicity | 145 | 180 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 30 | 30 | |
| Total | 3,295 | 2,895 |
Source: HESA Student Data, Scottish Government analysis
Figures have been rounded to nearest 5.
6.7 UK domiciled qualifiers from ITE courses by detailed ethnicity (2022-23, 2023-24 grouped)
| Ethnicity | Postgraduate | Undergraduate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,110 | 1,755 | 4,870 |
| Asian - Bangladeshi or Bangladeshi British | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Asian - Chinese or Chinese British | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Asian - Indian or Indian British | 10 | 5 | 10 |
| Asian - Pakistani or Pakistani British | 35 | 20 | 55 |
| Any other Asian background | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| Black - African or African British | 5 | 5 | 10 |
| Black - Caribbean or Caribbean British | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Any other Black background | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mixed or multiple ethnic background | 65 | 15 | 75 |
| Any other ethnic background | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Not applicable or not known | 80 | 115 | 195 |
| Total | 3,350 | 1,930 | 5,275 |
Source: HESA Student Data, Scottish Government analysis
Figures have been rounded to nearest 5.
6.8 UK domiciled qualifiers from ITE courses by level of study and ethnicity, 2022-23 to 2023-24
| Level of Study | Ethnicity | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate | White | 1,715 | 1,400 |
| Other Ethnicity | 85 | 75 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 45 | 35 | |
| Total | 1,840 | 1,505 | |
| Undergraduate | White | 940 | 815 |
| Other Ethnicity | 35 | 20 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 35 | 80 | |
| Total | 1,010 | 920 | |
| Total | White | 2,655 | 2,215 |
| Other Ethnicity | 120 | 95 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 80 | 115 | |
| Total | 2,850 | 2,425 |
Source: HESA Student Data, Scottish Government analysis
Figures have been rounded to nearest 5.
6.9 UK domiciled qualifiers from ITE courses by level of study and ethnicity, 2022-23 to 2023-24
| Level of Study | Ethnicity | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postgraduate | White | 93% | 93% |
| Other Ethnicity | 5% | 5% | |
| Not applicable or not known | 2% | 2% | |
| Total | 100% | 100% | |
| Undergraduate | White | 93% | 89% |
| Other Ethnicity | 3% | 2% | |
| Not applicable or not known | 3% | 9% | |
| Total | 100% | 100% | |
| Total | White | 93% | 91% |
| Other Ethnicity | 4% | 4% | |
| Not applicable or not known | 3% | 5% | |
| Total | 100% | 100% |
Source: HESA Student Data, Scottish Government analysis
Proportions based on rounded numbers due to low values.
6.10 UK domiciled qualifiers from ITE courses by qualification sought and ethnicity, 2022-23 to 2023-24
| Qualification sought | Ethnicity | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Education | White | 1,585 | 1,320 |
| Other Ethnicity | 60 | 45 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 40 | 90 | |
| Total | 1,685 | 1,455 | |
| Secondary Education | White | 980 | 810 |
| Other Ethnicity | 55 | 45 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 35 | 25 | |
| Total | 1,065 | 885 | |
| Both | White | 90 | 85 |
| Other Ethnicity | 5 | 0 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 100 | 85 | |
| Total | White | 2,655 | 2,215 |
| Other Ethnicity | 120 | 95 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 80 | 115 | |
| Total | 2,850 | 2,425 |
Source: HESA Student Data, Scottish Government analysis
Figures have been rounded to nearest 5. Primary and Secondary splits have been obtained by interrogating the raw HESA data. As such, totals may not match other published sources exactly.
6.11 UK domiciled qualifiers from ITE courses by qualification sought and ethnicity, 2022-23 to 2023-24
| Qualification sought | Ethnicity | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Education | White | 94% | 91% |
| Other Ethnicity | 4% | 3% | |
| Not applicable or not known | 2% | 6% | |
| Total | 100% | 100% | |
| Secondary Education | White | 92% | 92% |
| Other Ethnicity | 5% | 5% | |
| Not applicable or not known | 3% | 3% | |
| Total | 100% | 100% | |
| Both | White | 90% | 100% |
| Other Ethnicity | 5% | 0% | |
| Not applicable or not known | 5% | 0% | |
| Total | 100% | 100% | |
| Total | White | 93% | 91% |
| Other Ethnicity | 4% | 4% | |
| Not applicable or not known | 3% | 5% | |
| Total | 100% | 100% |
Source: HESA Student Data, Scottish Government analysis
Proportions based on rounded numbers due to low values.
Primary and Secondary splits have been obtained by interrogating the raw HESA data. As such, totals may not match other published sources exactly.
6.12 UK domiciled qualifiers from ITE courses by provider and ethnicity, 2022-23 to 2023-24
| Provider | Ethnicity | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Aberdeen | White | 370 | 300 |
| Other Ethnicity | 20 | 10 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 5 | 5 | |
| Total | 390 | 320 | |
| University of Dundee | White | 225 | 185 |
| Other Ethnicity | 10 | 10 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 235 | 195 | |
| Edinburgh Napier University | White | 25 | 20 |
| Other Ethnicity | 5 | 5 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 35 | 25 | |
| University of Edinburgh | White | 305 | 310 |
| Other Ethnicity | 10 | 15 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 25 | 0 | |
| Total | 340 | 320 | |
| University of Glasgow | White | 415 | 245 |
| Other Ethnicity | 15 | 15 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 15 | 75 | |
| Total | 440 | 330 | |
| Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh | White | 115 | 140 |
| Other Ethnicity | 5 | 5 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | 120 | 150 | |
| Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | White | 35 | 35 |
| Other Ethnicity | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 35 | 35 | |
| University of Stirling | White | 115 | 125 |
| Other Ethnicity | 0 | 5 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 0 | 5 | |
| Total | 115 | 135 | |
| University of Strathclyde | White | 720 | 590 |
| Other Ethnicity | 35 | 30 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 15 | 10 | |
| Total | 775 | 630 | |
| University of the Highlands and Islands | White | 140 | 100 |
| Other Ethnicity | 0 | 0 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 5 | 5 | |
| Total | 150 | 110 | |
| University of the West of Scotland | White | 190 | 160 |
| Other Ethnicity | 10 | 5 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 20 | 10 | |
| Total | 215 | 175 | |
| Total | White | 2,655 | 2,215 |
| Other Ethnicity | 120 | 95 | |
| Not applicable or not known | 80 | 115 | |
| Total | 2,850 | 2,425 |
Source: HESA Student Data, Scottish Government analysis
Figures have been rounded to nearest 5.
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