Academic year 2025/26

Postgraduate initial teacher training targets

Annual target for the number of trainees to start postgraduate initial teacher training in the relevant academic year, in England, by subject.

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  • Calculation of 2025-26 PGITT targets

    This workbook contains calculations of the 2025/26 PGITT targets. These targets have been calculated at a national level and cover all state-funded primary and secondary schools (including post-16 provision within such schools).

  • Methodological annex for 2025 to 2026 PGITT targets

    This document provides technical details and information to accompany the ‘calculation of 2025/26 PGITT targets’ Excel workbook. This includes the scope of the calculations, key terms, the calculation processes, and the assumptions used.


Data guidance

Description of the data sets included in this release, including information on data sources, coverage, quality and any data conventions used.

Description

Time series data for PGITT recruitment targets.

Coverage

National.

File formats and conventions

csv


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