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, 75 primary schools in Sheffield have classes with more than 30 pupils.
In total the schools are home to 206 classes with more than 30 pupils, containing 6,689 children.
1. Dobcroft Junior School
Dobcroft school has 12 classes with 31+ pupils in it. This means 383 pupils are in larger classes and taught by one teacher. Photo: Google Images
2. Nether Green Junior School
Nether Green Junior School has 9 classes with 31+ pupils in it. This means 289 pupils are in larger classes and taught by one teacher. Photo: Google images
3. Hallam Primary School
Hallam Primary School has 8 classes with 31+ pupils in it. This means 251 pupils are in larger classes and taught by one teacher. Photo: Google images
4. Ecclesall Primary School
Ecclesall Primary School has 7 classes with 31+ pupils in it. This means 217 pupils are in larger classes and taught by one teacher. Photo: Google Images