England

The latest data show that in January 2009, there were 17,041 maintained primary schools in England for 4,068,360 pupils. 

View the data according national and local tables:

• DCSF National tables
• DCSF Local Authority tables 

Data source: DCSF Pupil characteristics and class sizes in maintained schools in England (Final)

Northern Ireland

In 2008-09, there are 873 maintained primary schools in NI for 164,811 pupils.

Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland Department of Education.

Scotland

In 2008-09, there are 2,153 publicly funded primary schools for 370,879 pupils in Scotland.

Scotland: Pupils in Scotland, 2008.

Wales

In 2009, there are 1,478 maintained primary schools in Wales.

Wales: School Census, 2009.