There is currently no limit on the size of most primary and secondary school classes in England although infant classes – for pupils aged four to seven – have a statutory maximum of 30 pupils.
Some exceptions are permitted, such as including a child with special educational needs who is partly educated in a special school as the 31st pupil.
According to official Department for Education data, 7,752 primary schools in England have classes with more than 30 pupils. The data is for the 2019/20 time period.
In total the schools are home to more than 17,000 30+ classes, containing more than half a million children.
Here we reveal the primary schools with the most big classes in England.
17. Christchurch Junior School
Christchurch Junior School in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole has 13 classes with 31+ pupils in it. This means 409 pupils are in larger classes and taught by one teacher. Photo: Google
18. Uplands Manor Primary School
Uplands Manor Primary School in Sandwell has 13 classes with 31+ pupils in it. This means 407 pupils are in larger classes and taught by one teacher. Photo: Google
19. Blackwood School
Blackwood School in Walsall has 13 classes with 31+ pupils in it. This means 426 pupils are in larger classes and taught by one teacher. Photo: Google
20. Coten End Primary School
Coten End Primary School in Warwickshire has 13 classes with 31+ pupils in it. This means 411 pupils are in larger classes and taught by one teacher. Photo: Google