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Teach First: Recruitment

Answer

Data provided in this response is specifically in relation to the High Potential Initial Teacher Training programme (HPITT) delivered by Teach First.

The table below shows the total student teachers recruited to the HPITT programme in each of the last five cohorts.

Cohort Year	Total trainees on HPITT programme.
2021	1,518
2022	1,394
2023	1,334
2024	1,415
2025	1,434

The table below shows the percentage of trainees who completed the two year programme and overall dropout rate. For cohorts 2024/2025, we have provided our current performance data (correct at 31 May 2026) with actuals due to be confirmed at milestone points in the future.

Cohort Year	Total trainees in cohort	% of trainees completing the two-year programme	% drop out rate from programme
2021	1,518	82%	18%
2022	1,394	75%	25%
2023	1,334	78%	22%
2024	1,415	79% (TBC - due August 26)	21% (TBC)
2025*	1,434	91% (TBC - due August 27)	TBC

Data for the 2025 cohort is based on the current withdrawal rates in year 1 of the program as provided by Teach First.

The table below shows the spending for the last five financial years on the HPITT programme (ex VAT).

Financial year	Total cost in financial year
21/22	£37,506,990
22/23	£25,696,327
23/24	£21,057,427
24/25	£22,172,463
25/26	£22,981,020

This data is reported monthly by the department via a transaction report. We have provided a total of 12 months of financial data together within the table for each financial year. Individual reports are available on GOV.UK.

Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL1071

Session

2026-27

Grouped for answer

Yes

Subjects

Recruitment Teach First

Contains statistics

Yes

Link

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