Diversity in the teaching profession: annual data report

Third edition of an annual publication which collates and reports data relating to the ethnic diversity of the teaching profession in Scotland in order to inform future policy development and delivery.


5. Annex A - Ethnicity of Entrants to and Qualifiers from Scottish ITE Providers

5.1 Five Year Total UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs, 2017-18 to 2021-22
Ethnicity Postgraduate Undergraduate Total
White 11,935 5,505 17,440
Black or Black British - Caribbean 0 0 0
Black or Black British - African 45 10 55
Other Black background 5 0 5
Asian or Asian British - Indian 55 10 65
Asian or Asian British - Pakistani 160 60 215
Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi 10 5 15
Chinese 60 15 70
Other Asian background 25 15 40
Other (including mixed) 195 65 260
Ethnicity not known 230 10 240
Total 12,720 5,690 18,410

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to nearest 5. Therefore, sums may not equal totals.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.2 Five Year Total UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs, 2017-18 to 2021-22 (Percentage)
Ethnicity Postgraduate Undergraduate Total
White 94% 97% 95%
Black or Black British - Caribbean 0% 0% 0%
Black or Black British - African 0% 0% 0%
Other Black background 0% 0% 0%
Asian or Asian British - Indian 0% 0% 0%
Asian or Asian British - Pakistani 1% 1% 1%
Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi 0% 0% 0%
Chinese 0% 0% 0%
Other Asian background 0% 0% 0%
Other (including mixed) 2% 1% 1%
Ethnicity not known 2% 0% 1%
Total 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Proportions based on rounded numbers due to low values.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.3 UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Level of Study, 2016-17 to 2021-22
Level of Study Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Postgraduate White 2,305 2,345 2,430 2,385 2,425 2,350
  Other Ethnicity 80 90 105 110 120 130
  Not known 20 85 45 55 20 25
  Total 2,405 2,515 2,585 2,550 2,570 2,500
Undergraduate White 1,115 1,095 1,085 1,060 1,130 1,135
  Other Ethnicity 15 25 30 45 40 40
  Not known 0 5 0 5 0 0
  Total 1,135 1,120 1,115 1,105 1,175 1,180
Total White 3,425 3,440 3,520 3,440 3,560 3,485
  Other Ethnicity 95 110 135 155 165 165
  Not known 20 85 45 60 25 25
  Total 3,540 3,635 3,700 3,655 3,745 3,675

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to nearest 5. Therefore, sums may not equal totals.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.4 UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Level of Study, 2016-17 to 2021-22 (Percentage)
Level of Study Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Postgraduate White 96% 93% 94% 94% 94% 94%
  Other Ethnicity 3% 4% 4% 4% 5% 5%
  Not known 1% 3% 2% 2% 1% 1%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Undergraduate White 98% 98% 97% 96% 96% 96%
  Other Ethnicity 1% 2% 3% 4% 3% 3%
  Not known 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Total White 97% 95% 95% 94% 95% 95%
  Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 4% 4% 4% 4%
  Not known 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Proportions based on rounded numbers due to low values.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.5 UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Teaching Sector, 2016-17 to 2021-22
Teaching Qualification Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Primary White 2,005 1,975 1,965 1,955 1,870 1,855
  Other Ethnicity 40 55 55 75 70 70
  Not known 10 65 35 40 5 10
  Total 2,050 2,095 2,060 2,065 1,945 1,940
Secondary White 1,420 1,465 1,555 1,490 1,575 1,510
  Other Ethnicity 55 55 80 80 90 95
  Not known 10 25 10 20 20 15
  Total 1,485 1,545 1,640 1,585 1,685 1,620
Primary & Secondary White         110 120
Other Ethnicity         0 0
Not known         0 0
Total         110 120
Total White 3,425 3,440 3,520 3,440 3,560 3,485
  Other Ethnicity 95 110 135 155 165 165
  Not known 20 85 45 60 25 25
  Total 3,540 3,635 3,700 3,655 3,745 3,675

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to nearest 5. Therefore, sums may not equal totals.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.6 UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Teaching Sector, 2016-17 to 2021-22 (Percentage)
Teaching Qualification Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Primary White 98% 94% 95% 95% 96% 96%
  Other Ethnicity 2% 3% 3% 4% 4% 4%
  Not known 0% 3% 2% 2% 0% 1%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Secondary White 96% 95% 95% 94% 93% 93%
  Other Ethnicity 4% 4% 5% 5% 5% 6%
  Not known 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 1%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Primary & Secondary White         100% 100%
Other Ethnicity         0% 0%
Not known         0% 0%
Total         100% 100%
Total White 97% 95% 95% 94% 95% 95%
  Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 4% 4% 4% 4%
  Not known 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Proportions based on rounded numbers due to low values.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.7 UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Nationality, 2016-17 to 2021-22
Nationality Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
GB White 3,330 3,335 3,400 3,325 3,440 3,390
  Other Ethnicity 75 90 115 135 130 135
  Not known 15 85 45 55 20 20
  Total 3,420 3,510 3,560 3,515 3,590 3,545
Non-GB White 95 105 115 115 120 95
  Other Ethnicity 20 20 20 15 30 30
  Not known 5 0 0 5 0 5
  Total 120 125 140 140 150 135
Total White 3,425 3,440 3,520 3,440 3,560 3,485
  Other Ethnicity 95 110 135 155 165 165
  Not known 20 85 45 60 25 25
  Total 3,540 3,635 3,700 3,655 3,745 3,675

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to nearest 5. Therefore, sums may not equal totals.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.8 UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Nationality, 2016-17 to 2021-22 (Percentage)
Nationality Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
GB White 97% 95% 96% 95% 96% 96%
  Other Ethnicity 2% 3% 3% 4% 4% 4%
  Not known 0% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Non-GB White 79% 84% 82% 82% 80% 70%
  Other Ethnicity 17% 16% 14% 11% 20% 22%
  Not known 4% 0% 0% 4% 0% 4%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Total White 97% 95% 95% 94% 95% 95%
  Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 4% 4% 4% 4%
  Not known 1% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Proportions based on rounded numbers due to low values.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.9 UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Provider, 2016-17 to 2021-22
Scottish Provider Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Edinburgh Napier University White 0 0 0 30 40 45
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 5 5 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 40 50 55
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh White 0 0 0 125 155 140
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 5 10 5
Total 0 0 0 130 160 145
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland White 25 30 30 40 45 35
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 0 0 0
Not known 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 25 30 30 40 45 35
University of Aberdeen White 470 485 490 430 450 465
Other Ethnicity 20 15 30 15 25 35
Not known 0 0 0 0 0 5
Total 490 505 520 445 475 505
University of Dundee White 300 255 330 295 250 270
Other Ethnicity 10 5 10 15 15 5
Not known 5 60 30 30 10 0
Total 315 320 375 340 275 280
University of Edinburgh White 490 470 400 410 420 400
Other Ethnicity 10 15 10 15 5 15
Not known 0 0 5 5 0 5
Total 500 485 410 430 430 415
University of Glasgow White 565 610 660 590 560 565
Other Ethnicity 15 20 20 30 35 25
Not known 0 5 0 5 0 5
Total 580 630 680 620 600 595
University of Stirling White 155 200 180 150 165 180
Other Ethnicity 0 5 5 5 0 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 160 205 185 155 165 185
University of Strathclyde White 1,050 990 1,035 975 1,005 950
Other Ethnicity 35 45 50 45 50 50
Not known 15 15 10 10 5 10
Total 1,095 1,050 1,095 1,030 1,060 1,015
University of the Highlands and Islands White 90 100 120 120 150 145
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 5 0 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 90 105 120 125 155 150
University of the West of Scotland White 275 300 270 285 315 285
Other Ethnicity 5 5 10 15 10 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 280 305 280 300 325 295
Total White 3,425 3,440 3,520 3,440 3,560 3,485
Other Ethnicity 95 110 135 155 165 165
Not known 20 85 45 60 25 25
Total 3,540 3,635 3,700 3,655 3,745 3,675

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to nearest 5. Therefore, sums may not equal totals.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.10 Five Year Total UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Level of Study, 2017-18 to 2021-22
Ethnicity Postgraduate Undergraduate Total
White 10,650 4,355 15,005
Black or Black British - Caribbean 0 0 0
Black or Black British - African 30 5 35
Other Black background 5 0 5
Asian or Asian British - Indian 45 10 55
Asian or Asian British - Pakistani 125 30 155
Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi 5 0 5
Chinese 45 10 55
Other Asian background 15 5 20
Other (including mixed) 155 30 185
Ethnicity not known 230 80 305
Total 11,305 4,520 15,825

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to nearest 5. Therefore, sums may not equal totals.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.11 Five Year Total UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Level of Study, 2017-18 to 2021-22 (Percentage)
Ethnicity Postgraduate Undergraduate Total
White 94% 96% 95%
Black or Black British - Caribbean 0% 0% 0%
Black or Black British - African 0% 0% 0%
Other Black background 0% 0% 0%
Asian or Asian British - Indian 0% 0% 0%
Asian or Asian British - Pakistani 1% 1% 1%
Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi 0% 0% 0%
Chinese 0% 0% 0%
Other Asian background 0% 0% 0%
Other (including mixed) 1% 1% 1%
Ethnicity not known 2% 2% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Proportions based on rounded numbers due to low values.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.12 UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Level of Study, 2016-17 to 2021-22
Level of Study Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Postgraduate White 2,015 2,045 2,180 2,155 2,275 1,995
  Other Ethnicity 55 75 75 95 95 90
  Not known 10 30 65 50 50 30
  Total 2,085 2,150 2,320 2,300 2,425 2,115
Undergraduate White 880 790 880 895 830 960
  Other Ethnicity 20 15 20 15 15 25
  Not known 10 15 20 15 15 10
  Total 910 820 920 925 860 995
Total White 2,895 2,835 3,060 3,050 3,105 2,955
  Other Ethnicity 80 85 95 110 110 110
  Not known 20 50 90 65 65 40
  Total 2,995 2,970 3,240 3,225 3,280 3,105

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to nearest 5. Therefore, sums may not equal totals.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.13 UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Level of Study, 2016-17 to 2021-22 (Percentage)
Level of Study Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Postgraduate White 97% 95% 94% 94% 94% 94%
  Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 3% 4% 4% 4%
  Not known 0% 1% 3% 2% 2% 1%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Undergraduate White 97% 96% 96% 97% 97% 96%
  Other Ethnicity 2% 2% 2% 2% 2% 3%
  Not known 1% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Total White 97% 95% 94% 95% 95% 95%
  Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 4%
  Not known 1% 2% 3% 2% 2% 1%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Proportions based on rounded numbers due to low values.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.14 UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Teaching Sector, 2016-17 to 2021-22
Teaching Qualification Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Primary White 1,670 1,645 1,785 1,820 1,660 1,620
  Other Ethnicity 35 40 45 55 45 45
  Not known 10 30 60 40 35 25
  Total 1,720 1,715 1,895 1,915 1,735 1,690
Secondary White 1,225 1,190 1,270 1,230 1,350 1,240
  Other Ethnicity 45 45 50 55 65 65
  Not known 10 20 25 25 30 15
  Total 1,280 1,255 1,350 1,310 1,445 1,320
Primary & Secondary White         95 95
  Other Ethnicity         0 0
  Not known         0 0
  Total         100 95
Total White 2,895 2,835 3,060 3,050 3,105 2,955
  Other Ethnicity 80 85 95 110 110 110
  Not known 20 50 90 65 65 40
  Total 2,995 2,970 3,240 3,225 3,280 3,105

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to nearest 5. Therefore, sums may not equal totals.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.15 UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Teaching Sector, 2016-17 to 2021-22 (Percentage)
Teaching Qualification Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Primary White 97% 96% 94% 95% 96% 96%
  Other Ethnicity 2% 2% 2% 3% 3% 3%
  Not known 1% 2% 3% 2% 2% 1%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Secondary White 96% 95% 94% 94% 93% 94%
  Other Ethnicity 4% 4% 4% 4% 4% 5%
  Not known 1% 2% 2% 2% 2% 1%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Primary & Secondary White         95% 100%
  Other Ethnicity         0% 0%
  Not known         0% 0%
  Total         100% 100%
Total White 97% 95% 94% 95% 95% 95%
  Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 4%
  Not known 1% 2% 3% 2% 2% 1%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Proportions based on rounded numbers due to low values.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.16 UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Nationality, 2016-17 to 2021-22
Nationality Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
GB White 2,820 2,755 2,955 2,950 3,005 2,875
  Other Ethnicity 65 70 80 105 95 85
  Not known 20 45 80 55 50 30
  Total 2,900 2,875 3,115 3,115 3,150 2,995
Non-GB White 75 80 100 100 100 80
  Other Ethnicity 15 15 15 5 15 25
  Not known 5 0 0 5 0 0
  Total 95 95 120 110 120 105
Total White 2,895 2,835 3,060 3,050 3,105 2,955
  Other Ethnicity 80 85 95 110 110 110
  Not known 20 50 90 65 65 40
  Total 2,995 2,970 3,240 3,225 3,280 3,105

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to nearest 5. Therefore, sums may not equal totals.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.17 UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Nationality, 2016-17 to 2021-22 (Percentage)
Nationality Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
GB White 97% 96% 95% 95% 95% 96%
  Other Ethnicity 2% 2% 3% 3% 3% 3%
  Not known 1% 2% 3% 2% 2% 1%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Non-GB White 79% 84% 83% 91% 83% 76%
  Other Ethnicity 16% 16% 13% 5% 13% 24%
  Not known 5% 0% 0% 5% 0% 0%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Total White 97% 95% 94% 95% 95% 95%
  Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 3% 3% 3% 4%
  Not known 1% 2% 3% 2% 2% 1%
  Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Proportions based on rounded numbers due to low values.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

5.18 UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Provider, 2016- 17 to 2021-22
Provider Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21 2021-22
Edinburgh Napier University White 0 0 0 20 35 40
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 5 5 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 5 5
Total 0 0 0 30 40 45
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh White 0 0 0 15 20 20
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 0 0 0
Not known 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 15 25 25
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland White 15 25 30 40 40 45
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 0 0 0
Not known 0 0 0 0 5 0
Total 15 25 30 45 40 45
University of Aberdeen White 390 400 405 370 430 395
Other Ethnicity 10 15 15 10 20 25
Not known 0 0 0 0 0 20
Total 395 415 420 385 450 435
University of Dundee White 275 225 220 250 295 270
Other Ethnicity 10 5 5 5 10 5
Not known 0 5 45 20 30 5
Total 280 235 270 280 335 280
University of Edinburgh White 430 445 445 490 410 365
Other Ethnicity 10 10 10 15 10 10
Not known 0 0 0 5 5 5
Total 440 455 460 510 425 375
University of Glasgow White 510 455 590 520 500 495
Other Ethnicity 15 15 15 20 20 20
Not known 15 30 30 20 0 0
Total 540 500 635 565 525 520
University of Stirling White 110 100 110 110 130 145
Other Ethnicity 5 5 5 0 5 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 10 0
Total 120 100 115 110 140 145
University of Strathclyde White 835 835 935 890 885 805
Other Ethnicity 25 35 35 35 40 40
Not known 10 15 5 5 10 5
Total 870 880 975 930 935 845
University of the Highlands and Islands White 85 90 105 120 135 125
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 5 0 0
Not known 0 0 5 5 0 5
Total 85 90 115 130 140 130
University of the West of Scotland White 250 265 215 225 225 255
Other Ethnicity 0 5 5 10 5 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 250 270 220 235 225 260
Total White 2,895 2,835 3,060 3,050 3,105 2,955
Other Ethnicity 80 85 95 110 110 110
Not known 20 50 90 65 65 40
Total 2,995 2,970 3,240 3,225 3,280 3,105

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to nearest 5. Therefore, sums may not equal totals.

Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1, 2 or 5)

White includes: white, white Irish, white British, Irish traveller, gypsy or traveller and other white background.

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