Real-terms cuts have been largest in Northern Ireland and England, both of which have recorded fast growth in pupil numbers

Real-terms % change 2009-10 to 2018-19

10%

Pupil numbers

10.2

5

4.8

0.7

0.3

0

-2.4

-5

-6.4

-8.3

Spending per pupil

-10

-10.5

England

Wales

Scotland

Northen

Ireland

10%

10.2%

Pupil numbers

5

4.8%

0.7%

0.3%

0

-2.4%

-5

-6.4%

-8.3%

Spending per pupil

-10

-10.5%

England

Wales

Scotland

Northen Ireland

Guardian graphic. Source: IFS, Cipfa education statistics actuals, Stats Wales, Welsh and Scottish governments, Northern Ireland Audit Office and Education of department. *2011-12 to 2018-19