The number of teachers leaving the state school sector rose above 40,000 in 2021-22

Out of service

Retired

50,000

40,000

30,000

20,000

10,000

0

2011-12

2014-15

2017-18

2020-21

Out of service

Retired

50,000

40,000

30,000

20,000

10,000

0

2010-11

2012-13

2014-15

2016-17

2018-19

2020-21

Guardian graphic. Source: UK government education statistics. Note: annual figures shown do not include teachers who died that year