Teaching profession - diversity: annual data report - March 2021

Version 1 of a new 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 Teacher Training[9] Courses at Scottish Higher Education Institution (HEIs), 2015/16 to 2019/20

Ethnicity Postgraduate Undergraduate Total
White 11,425 5,440 16,865
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 50 10 60
Asian or Asian British - Pakistani 135 50 185
Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi 5 0 5
Chinese 55 10 65
Other Asian background 20 10 35
Other (including mixed) 150 45 195
Ethnicity not known 210 5 215
Total 12,085 5,580 17,665

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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).

4.2 5 Year Total UK domiciled Entrants to Teacher Training Courses at Scottish HEIs, 2015/16 to 2019/20 – Percentage

Ethnicity Postgraduate Undergraduate Total
White 95% 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 to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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).

Percentages based on column totals.

4.3 UK domiciled Entrants to Teacher training courses at Scottish HEIs

Sector Ethnicity 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
Primary White 1,860 2,005 1,975 1,965 1,955
Other Ethnicity 60 40 55 55 75
Not known 0 10 65 35 40
Total 1,920 2,050 2,095 2,060 2,065
Secondary White 1,185 1,420 1,465 1,555 1,490
Other Ethnicity 30 55 55 80 80
Not known 5 10 25 10 20
Total 1,215 1,485 1,545 1,640 1,585
All Entrants White 3,040 3,425 3,440 3,520 3,440
Other Ethnicity 90 95 110 135 155
Not known 5 20 85 45 60
Total 3,135 3,540 3,635 3,700 3,655

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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 Teacher training courses at Scottish HEIs – Percentage

Sector Ethnicity 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
Primary White 97% 98% 94% 95% 94%
Other Ethnicity 3% 2% 3% 3% 4%
Not known 0% 0% 3% 2% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Secondary White 97% 95% 95% 95% 94%
Other Ethnicity 2% 4% 4% 5% 5%
Not known 0% 1% 2% 1% 1%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
All Entrants White 97% 97% 95% 95% 94%
Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 3% 4% 4%
Not known 0% 1% 2% 1% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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).

Percentages based on column totals.

4.5 UK domiciled Entrants to Teacher training courses at Scottish HEIs

Provider Ethnicity 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
The University of Aberdeen White 445 470 485 490 430
Other Ethnicity 10 20 15 30 15
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 455 490 505 520 445
The University of Dundee White 285 300 255 330 295
Other Ethnicity 5 10 5 10 15
Not known 0 5 60 30 30
Total 290 315 320 375 340
The University of Edinburgh White 460 490 470 400 410
Other Ethnicity 15 10 15 10 15
Not known 0 0 0 5 5
Total 475 500 485 410 430
The University of Glasgow White 535 565 610 660 590
Other Ethnicity 15 15 20 20 30
Not known 0 0 5 0 5
Total 550 580 630 680 620
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland White 25 25 30 30 40
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 0 0
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 30 25 30 30 40
The University of Stirling White 170 155 200 180 150
Other Ethnicity 5 0 5 5 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 175 160 205 185 155
The University of Strathclyde White 845 1050 990 1035 975
Other Ethnicity 35 35 45 50 45
Not known 5 15 15 10 10
Total 880 1095 1050 1095 1030
University of the Highlands and Islands White 5 90 100 120 120
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 0 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 5 90 105 120 125
The University of the West of Scotland White 275 275 300 270 285
Other Ethnicity 5 5 5 10 15
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 280 280 305 280 300
Edinburgh Napier University White 0 0 0 0 30
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 0 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 40
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh White 0 0 0 0 125
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 0 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 130

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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 Teacher training courses at Scottish HEIs

Nationality Ethnicity 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
British White 2,960 3,330 3,335 3,400 3,325
Other Ethnicity 75 75 90 115 135
Not known 5 15 85 45 55
Total 3,045 3,420 3,510 3,560 3,515
Not British White 80 95 105 115 115
Other Ethnicity 15 20 20 20 15
Not known 0 5 0 0 5
Total 95 120 125 140 140

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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 Teacher training courses at Scottish HEIs – Percentage

Nationality Ethnicity 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
British White 97% 97% 95% 96% 95%
Other Ethnicity 3% 2% 3% 3% 4%
Not known 0% 0% 2% 1% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Not British White 85% 81% 83% 84% 84%
Other Ethnicity 14% 15% 16% 15% 12%
Not known 1% 4% 2% 1% 4%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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).

Percentages based on column totals.

4.8 Enrolments to Teacher Training courses by year of programme at Scottish HEIs, 2019/20

Level of Study Year of Programme White Other Ethnicity Not known Total
Postgraduate 1 2,535 120 80 2,735
2 30 5 0 35
Total 2,595 130 85 2,805
Undergraduate 1 1,065 40 0 1,105
2 1,025 25 0 1,050
3 910 20 5 935
4 875 15 0 890
5 65 0 0 65
Total 3,940 100 10 4,050

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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).

Year of programme different from year of student instance, as students may repeat years.

4.9 Enrolments to Teacher Training courses by year of programme at Scottish HEIs, 2019/20 – Percentage

Level of Study Year of Programme White Other Ethnicity Not known Total
Postgraduate 1 93% 4% 3% 100%
2 85% 15% 0% 100%
Total 92% 5% 3% 100%
Undergraduate 1 96% 4% 0% 100%
2 97% 3% 0% 100%
3 97% 2% 1% 100%
4 98% 2% 0% 100%
5 98% 2% 0% 100%
Total 97% 3% 0% 100%

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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).

Percentages based on row totals.

4.10 5 Year Total UK domiciled Qualifiers from Teacher Training Courses at Scottish HEIs, 2015/16 to 2019/20

Ethnicity Postgraduate Undergraduate Total
White 10,080 4,295 14,380
Black or Black British - Caribbean 0 0 0
Black or Black British - African 15 5 20
Other Black background 5 0 5
Asian or Asian British - Indian 40 10 55
Asian or Asian British - Pakistani 105 30 135
Asian or Asian British - Bangladeshi 5 0 5
Chinese 35 15 50
Other Asian background 10 5 15
Other (including mixed) 130 30 160
Ethnicity not known 165 75 240
Total 10,595 4,465 15,060

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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).

4.11 5 Year Total UK domiciled Qualifiers from Teacher Training Courses at Scottish HEIs, 2015/16 to 2019/20 – Percentage

Ethnicity Postgraduate Undergraduate Total
White 95% 96% 96%
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 to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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).

Percentages based on column totals.

4.12 UK domiciled Qualifiers from Teacher training courses at Scottish HEIs

Level of Qualification Ethnicity 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
Postgraduate White 1,685 2,015 2,045 2,180 2,155
Other Ethnicity 50 55 75 75 95
Not known 10 10 30 65 50
Total 1,740 2,085 2,150 2,320 2,300
Undergraduate White 855 880 790 880 895
Other Ethnicity 25 20 15 20 15
Not known 10 10 15 20 15
Total 885 910 820 920 925
All Qualifiers White 2,540 2,895 2,835 3,060 3,050
Other Ethnicity 75 80 85 95 110
Not known 20 20 50 90 65
Total 2,630 2,995 2,970 3,240 3,225

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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 Teacher training courses at Scottish HEIs – Percentage

Level of Qualification Ethnicity 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
Postgraduate White 97% 97% 95% 94% 94%
Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 3% 3% 4%
Not known 1% 1% 1% 3% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Undergraduate White 96% 96% 96% 95% 97%
Other Ethnicity 3% 2% 2% 2% 2%
Not known 1% 1% 2% 2% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
All Qualifiers White 97% 97% 96% 94% 95%
Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 3% 3% 3%
Not known 1% 1% 2% 3% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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).

Percentages based on column totals.

4.14 UK domiciled Qualifiers from Teacher training courses at Scottish HEIs

Provider Ethnicity 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
The University of Aberdeen White 355 390 400 405 370
Other Ethnicity 10 10 15 15 10
Not known 5 0 0 0 0
Total 365 395 415 420 385
The University of Dundee White 200 275 225 220 250
Other Ethnicity 0 10 5 5 5
Not known 0 0 5 45 20
Total 205 280 235 270 280
The University of Edinburgh White 415 430 445 445 490
Other Ethnicity 10 10 10 10 15
Not known 0 0 0 0 5
Total 425 440 455 460 510
The University of Glasgow White 475 510 455 590 520
Other Ethnicity 15 15 15 15 20
Not known 10 15 30 30 20
Total 500 540 500 635 565
Royal Conservatoire of Scotland White 25 15 25 30 40
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 0 0
Not known 0 0 0 0 5
Total 25 15 25 30 45
The University of Stirling White 100 110 100 110 110
Other Ethnicity 5 5 5 5 0
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 105 120 100 115 110
The University of Strathclyde White 730 835 835 935 890
Other Ethnicity 30 25 35 35 35
Not known 5 10 15 5 5
Total 765 870 880 975 930
University of the Highlands and Islands White 5 85 90 105 120
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 0 5
Not known 0 0 0 5 5
Total 5 85 90 115 130
The University of the West of Scotland White 230 250 265 215 225
Other Ethnicity 5 0 5 5 10
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 235 250 270 220 235
Edinburgh Napier University White 0 0 0 0 20
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 0 5
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 30
Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh White 0 0 0 0 15
Other Ethnicity 0 0 0 0 0
Not known 0 0 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0 0 15

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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 Teacher training courses at Scottish HEIs

Sector Ethnicity 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
Primary White 1,535 1,670 1,645 1,785 1,820
Other Ethnicity 50 35 40 45 55
Not known 10 10 30 60 40
Total 1,595 1,720 1,715 1,895 1,915
Secondary White 1,000 1,225 1,190 1,270 1,230
Other Ethnicity 25 45 45 50 55
Not known 5 10 20 25 25
Total 1,030 1,280 1,255 1,350 1,310
All Qualifiers White 2,540 2,895 2,835 3,060 3,050
Other Ethnicity 75 80 85 95 110
Not known 20 20 50 90 65
Total 2,630 2,995 2,970 3,240 3,225

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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 Teacher training courses at Scottish HEIs - Percentage

Sector Ethnicity 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
Primary White 96% 97% 96% 94% 95%
Other Ethnicity 3% 2% 2% 2% 3%
Not known 1% 1% 2% 3% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Secondary White 97% 96% 95% 94% 94%
Other Ethnicity 2% 3% 4% 4% 4%
Not known 1% 1% 2% 2% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
All Qualifiers White 97% 97% 96% 94% 95%
Other Ethnicity 3% 3% 3% 3% 3%
Not known 1% 1% 2% 3% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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).

Percentages based on column totals.

4.17 UK domiciled Qualifiers from Teacher training courses at Scottish HEIs

Nationality Ethnicity 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
British White 2,470 2,820 2,755 2,955 2,950
Other Ethnicity 65 65 70 80 105
Not known 15 20 45 80 55
Total 2,555 2,900 2,875 3,115 3,115
Not British White 65 75 80 100 100
Other Ethnicity 5 15 15 15 5
Not known 0 5 0 0 5
Total 75 95 95 120 110

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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 Teacher training courses at Scottish HEIs - Percentage

Nationality Ethnicity 2015/16 2016/17 2017/18 2018/19 2019/20
British White 97% 97% 96% 95% 95%
Other Ethnicity 3% 2% 3% 3% 3%
Not known 1% 1% 2% 3% 2%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
Not British White 89% 79% 83% 86% 91%
Other Ethnicity 8% 17% 15% 13% 5%
Not known 3% 4% 2% 2% 5%
Total 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

Source: HESA student data, SG analysis

Figures have been rounded to the nearest 5.

Where HESA TQSSEC = 1 or 2 (i.e. primary and secondary education)

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).

Percentages based on column totals.

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