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

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).