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Numbers of Teaching Assistants and Other Support Staff (FTE), Maintained Schools 
| Teaching Assistants | Other Support Staff | |||||
| 1997 | 2007 | Difference | 1997 | 2007 | Difference | |
| South West Region | 5,030 | 14,280 | 9,250 | 8,040 | 15,240 | 7,200 |
| England | 61,260 | 165,380 | 104,120 | 75,200 | 147,000 | 71,800 |
Numbers of Teachers (FTE), Maintained Schools 
| Primary | Secondary | |||||
| 1997 | 2007 | Difference | 1997 | 2007 | Difference | |
| South West Region | 16,400 | 17,400 | 1,000 | 17,210 | 20,410 | 3,200 |
| England | 183,930 | 188,860 | 4,930 | 184,330 | 214,270 | 29,940 |
Pupil Teacher Ratios for Maintained Primary and Secondary Schools 