During the past academic year, 3,743 men enrolled into initial teacher training, compared to 15,750 women. This compares to 2,467 men and 14,284 women trainees in 2008/09.
In 2011, data from the trainee numbers census for 2011/12 shows that 19 per cent of trainees were men, up from 15 per cent in 2008/09.
The number of men going into primary teaching is growing at five times the rate of women, according to the TA.
The TA is launching two new schemes to encourage more men into primary teaching.
The Primary Experience programme will be open to male graduates who register their interest in primary teaching and meet the eligibility criteria for teacher training.
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