Diversity in the teaching profession: annual data report – May 2022

Second 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.


4. Ethnicity of Entrants to and Qualifiers from Scottish ITE Providers

4.1 5 Year Total UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs, 2016-17 to 2020-21

Ethnicity Postgraduate Undergraduate Total
White 11,890 5,380 17,270
Black or Black British - Caribbean 0 0 0
Black or Black British - African 35 5 40
Other Black background 5 0 5
Asian or Asian British - Indian 45 10 55
Asian or Asian British - Pakistani 150 55 205
Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi 5 5 10
Chinese 60 10 70
Other Asian background 20 15 40
Other (including mixed) 175 50 225
Ethnicity not known 225 10 235
Total 12,620 5,540 18,160

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 or 2)

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

4.2 5 Year Total UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs, 2016-17 to 2020-21 (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) 1% 1% 1%
Ethnicity not known 2% 0% 1%
Total 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

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

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

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

4.3 UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Level of Study, 2016-17 to 2020-21

Level of Qualification Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Postgraduate White 2,305 2,345 2,430 2,385 2,420
Other Ethnicity 80 90 105 110 120
Not known 20 85 45 55 20
Total 2,405 2,515 2,585 2,550 2,565
Undergraduate White 1,115 1,095 1,085 1,060 1,025
Other Ethnicity 15 25 30 45 40
Not known 0 5 0 5 0
Total 1,135 1,120 1,115 1,105 1,065
All Entrants White 3,425 3,440 3,520 3,440 3,445
Other Ethnicity 95 110 135 155 160
Not known 20 85 45 60 25
Total 3,540 3,635 3,700 3,655 3,630

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded. Therefore, sums may not equal totals.Records only include primary and secondary education sector (i.e. where TQSSEC = 1 or 2)

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

Other Ethnicity includes: black or black British Caribbean or African, other black background, Asian or Asian British (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi), Chinese, Other Asian background and other (including mixed).

4.4 UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Level of Study, 2016-17 to 2020-21 (Percentage)

Level of Qualification Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Postgraduate White 96% 93% 94% 94% 94%
Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 4% 4% 5%
Not known 1% 3% 2% 2% 1%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Undergraduate White 98% 98% 97% 96% 96%
Other Ethnicity 2% 2% 3% 4% 4%
Not known 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
All Entrants White 97% 95% 95% 94% 95%
Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 4% 4% 4%
Not known 1% 2% 1% 2% 1%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

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

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

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

Other Ethnicity includes: black or black British Caribbean or African, other black background, Asian or Asian British (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi), Chinese, Other Asian background and other (including mixed).

4.5 UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Teaching Sector, 2016-17 to 2020-21

Sector Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Primary White 2,005 1,975 1,965 1,955 1,870
Other Ethnicity 40 55 55 75 70
Not known 10 65 35 40 5
Total 2,050 2,095 2,060 2,065 1,945
Secondary White 1,420 1,465 1,555 1,490 1,575
Other Ethnicity 55 55 80 80 90
Not known 10 25 10 20 20
Total 1,485 1,545 1,640 1,585 1,685
All Entrants White 3,425 3,440 3,520 3,440 3,445
Other Ethnicity 95 110 135 155 160
Not known 20 85 45 60 25
Total 3,540 3,635 3,700 3,655 3,630

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

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

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

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

Other Ethnicity includes: black or black British Caribbean or African, other black background, Asian or Asian British (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi), Chinese, Other Asian background and other (including mixed).

4.6 UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Teaching Sector, 2016-17 to 2020-21 (Percentage)

Sector Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Primary White 98% 94% 95% 94% 96%
Other Ethnicity 2% 3% 3% 4% 4%
Not known 0% 3% 2% 2% 0%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Secondary White 95% 95% 95% 94% 93%
Other Ethnicity 4% 4% 5% 5% 5%
Not known 1% 2% 1% 1% 1%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
All Entrants White 97% 95% 95% 94% 95%
Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 4% 4% 4%
Not known 1% 2% 1% 2% 1%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

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

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

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

Other Ethnicity includes: black or black British Caribbean or African, other black background, Asian or Asian British (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi), Chinese, Other Asian background and other (including mixed).

4.7 UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Nationality, 2016-17 to 2020-21

Nationality Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
British White 3,330 3,335 3,400 3,325 3,325
Other Ethnicity 75 90 115 135 130
Not known 15 85 45 55 20
Total 3,420 3,510 3,560 3,515 3,480
Not British White 95 105 115 115 120
Other Ethnicity 20 20 20 15 30
Not known 5 0 0 5 0
Total 120 125 140 140 150

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

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

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

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

Other Ethnicity includes: black or black British Caribbean or African, other black background, Asian or Asian British (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi), Chinese, Other Asian background and other (including mixed).

4.8 UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Nationality, 2016-17 to 2020-21 (Percentage)

Nationality Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
British White 97% 95% 96% 95% 96%
Other Ethnicity 2% 3% 3% 4% 4%
Not known 0% 2% 1% 2% 1%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Not British White 81% 83% 84% 84% 79%
Other Ethnicity 15% 16% 15% 12% 20%
Not known 4% 2% 1% 4% 1%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

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

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

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

Other Ethnicity includes: black or black British Caribbean or African, other black background, Asian or Asian British (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi), Chinese, Other Asian background and other (including mixed).

4.9 UK-domiciled Entrants to ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Provider, 2016-17 to 2020-21

Provider Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Edinburgh Napier University White 0 0 0 30 40
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 5 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 40 50
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh White 0 0 0 125 155
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 5 10
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 130 160
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland White 25 30 30 40 45
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 0 0
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 25 30 30 40 45
University of Aberdeen White 470 485 490 430 450
Other Ethnicity 20 15 30 15 25
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 490 500 520 445 475
University of Dundee White 300 255 330 295 250
Other Ethnicity 10 5 10 15 15
Not known 5 60 30 30 10
Total 315 320 375 340 275
University of Edinburgh White 490 470 400 410 310
Other Ethnicity 10 15 10 15 5
Not known 0 0 5 5 0
Total 500 485 410 430 315
University of Glasgow White 565 610 660 590 560
Other Ethnicity 15 20 20 30 35
Not known 0 5 0 5 0
Total 580 630 680 620 600
University of Stirling White 155 200 180 150 165
Other Ethnicity 0 5 5 5 0
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 160 205 185 155 165
University of Strathclyde White 1,050 990 1,035 975 1,005
Other Ethnicity 35 45 50 45 50
Not known 15 15 10 10 5
Total 1,095 1,050 1,095 1,030 1,060
University of the Highlands and Islands White 90 100 120 120 150
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 5 0
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 90 105 120 125 155
University of the West of Scotland White 275 300 270 285 315
Other Ethnicity 5 5 10 15 10
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 280 305 280 300 325

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

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

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

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

Other Ethnicity includes: black or black British Caribbean or African, other black background, Asian or Asian British (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi), Chinese, Other Asian background and other (including mixed).

4.10 5 Year Total UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Level of Study, 2016-17 to 2020-21

Ethnicity Postgraduate Undergraduate Total
White 10,665 4,185 14,850
Black or Black British - Caribbean 0 0 0
Black or Black British - African 20 0 20
Other Black background 5 0 5
Asian or Asian British - Indian 40 10 50
Asian or Asian British - Pakistani 120 30 150
Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi 5 0 5
Chinese 45 10 55
Other Asian background 15 5 20
Other (including mixed) 150 30 175
Ethnicity not known 210 75 285
Total 11,265 4,350 15,615

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 or 2)

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

4.11 5 Year Total UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Level of Study, 2016-17 to 2020-21 (Percentage)

Ethnicity Postgraduate Undergraduate Total
White 95% 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

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

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

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

4.12 UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Level of Study, 2016-17 to 2020-21

Level of Qualification Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Postgraduate White 2,015 2,045 2,180 2,155 2,265
Other Ethnicity 55 75 75 95 95
Not known 10 30 65 50 50
Total 2,085 2,150 2,320 2,300 2,415
Undergraduate White 880 790 880 895 740
Other Ethnicity 20 15 20 15 15
Not known 10 15 20 15 10
Total 910 820 920 925 770
All Qualifiers White 2,895 2,835 3,060 3,050 3,010
Other Ethnicity 80 85 95 110 110
Not known 20 50 90 65 65
Total 2,995 2,970 3,240 3,225 3,180

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

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

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

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

Other Ethnicity includes: black or black British Caribbean or African, other black background, Asian or Asian British (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi), Chinese, Other Asian background and other (including mixed).

4.13 UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Level of Study, 2016-17 to 2020-21 (Percentage)

Level of Qualification Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Postgraduate White 97% 95% 94% 94% 94%
Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 3% 4% 4%
Not known 1% 1% 3% 2% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Undergraduate White 96% 96% 95% 97% 96%
Other Ethnicity 2% 2% 2% 2% 2%
Not known 1% 2% 2% 2% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
All Qualifiers White 97% 95% 94% 95% 95%
Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 3% 3% 3%
Not known 1% 2% 3% 2% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

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

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

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

Other Ethnicity includes: black or black British Caribbean or African, other black background, Asian or Asian British (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi), Chinese, Other Asian background and other (including mixed).

4.14 UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Teaching Sector, 2016-17 to 2020-21

Sector Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Primary White 1,670 1,645 1,785 1,820 1,660
Other Ethnicity 35 40 45 55 45
Not known 10 30 60 40 35
Total 1,720 1,715 1,895 1,915 1,735
Secondary White 1,225 1,190 1,270 1,230 1,350
Other Ethnicity 45 45 50 55 65
Not known 10 20 25 25 30
Total 1,280 1,255 1,350 1,310 1,445
All Qualifiers White 2,895 2,835 3,060 3,050 3,010
Other Ethnicity 80 85 95 110 110
Not known 20 50 90 65 65
Total 2,995 2,970 3,240 3,225 3,180

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

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

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

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

Other Ethnicity includes: black or black British Caribbean or African, other black background, Asian or Asian British (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi), Chinese, Other Asian background and other (including mixed).

4.15 UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Teaching Sector, 2016-17 to 2020-21 (Percentage)

Sector Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Primary White 97% 96% 94% 95% 96%
Other Ethnicity 2% 2% 2% 3% 3%
Not known 1% 2% 3% 2% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Secondary White 96% 95% 94% 94% 93%
Other Ethnicity 3% 4% 4% 4% 5%
Not known 1% 2% 2% 2% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
All Qualifiers White 97% 95% 94% 95% 95%
Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 3% 3% 3%
Not known 1% 2% 3% 2% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

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

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

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

Other Ethnicity includes: black or black British Caribbean or African, other black background, Asian or Asian British (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi), Chinese, Other Asian background and other (including mixed).

4.16 UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Nationality, 2016-17 to 2020-21

Nationality Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
British White 2,820 2,755 2,955 2,950 2,910
Other Ethnicity 65 70 80 105 95
Not known 20 45 80 55 50
Total 2,900 2,875 3,115 3,115 3,055
Not British White 75 80 100 100 100
Other Ethnicity 15 15 15 5 15
Not known 5 0 0 5 0
Total 95 95 120 110 115

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 or 2)

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

Other Ethnicity includes: black or black British Caribbean or African, other black background, Asian or Asian British (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi), Chinese, Other Asian background and other (including mixed).

4.17 UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Nationality, 2016-17 to 2020-21 (Percentage)

Nationality Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
British White 97% 96% 95% 95% 95%
Other Ethnicity 2% 3% 3% 3% 3%
Not known 1% 2% 3% 2% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Not British White 79% 83% 86% 91% 86%
Other Ethnicity 16% 15% 13% 5% 12%
Not known 4% 2% 2% 5% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

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

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

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

Other Ethnicity includes: black or black British Caribbean or African, other black background, Asian or Asian British (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi), Chinese, Other Asian background and other (including mixed).

4.18 UK-domiciled Qualifiers from ITE Programmes at Scottish HEIs by Provider, 2016-17 to 2020-21

Provider Ethnicity 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 2020-21
Edinburgh Napier University White 0 0 0 20 35
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 5 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 5
Total 0 0 0 30 40
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh White 0 0 0 15 20
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 0 0
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 15 25
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland White 15 25 30 40 40
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 0 0
Not known 0 0 0 5 0
Total 15 25 30 45 40
University of Aberdeen White 390 400 405 370 430
Other Ethnicity 10 15 15 10 20
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 395 415 420 385 450
University of Dundee White 275 225 220 250 295
Other Ethnicity 10 5 5 5 10
Not known 0 5 45 20 30
Total 280 235 270 280 335
University of Edinburgh White 430 445 445 490 320
Other Ethnicity 10 10 10 15 10
Not known 0 0 0 5 5
Total 440 455 460 510 335
University of Glasgow White 510 455 590 520 500
Other Ethnicity 15 15 15 20 20
Not known 15 30 30 20 0
Total 540 500 635 565 525
University of Stirling White 110 100 110 110 130
Other Ethnicity 5 5 5 0 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 10
Total 120 100 115 110 140
University of Strathclyde White 835 835 935 890 885
Other Ethnicity 25 35 35 35 40
Not known 10 15 5 5 10
Total 870 880 975 930 935
University of the Highlands and Islands White 85 90 105 120 130
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 5 0
Not known 0 0 5 5 0
Total 85 90 115 130 130
University of the West of Scotland White 250 265 215 225 225
Other Ethnicity 0 5 5 10 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 250 270 220 235 225

Source: HESA Student Data, SG analysis

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

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

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

Other Ethnicity includes: black or black British Caribbean or African, other black background, Asian or Asian British (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi), Chinese, Other Asian background and other (including mixed).

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Email: emma.bunting@gov.scot

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