As of January 2014, there were 2,985 infant classes with over 30 pupils in schools in England.<\/p>
<\/p>
This data is taken from the January 2014 School Census, published online at: www.gov.uk/government/statistics/schools-pupils-and-their-characteristics-january-2014<\/a><\/p> <\/p>"}
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