Some things I liked some I did not.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.

The storyline feels a little thin and moth-eaten in parts but this sequel is plenty of fun.

This particular entry in the Carry On series was a bit more sentimental than most. The British educational system gets a good going over in this film however.At first glance this looks like the British version of The Blackboard Jungle, but at Maudlin Street school headmaster Ted Ray is actually a beloved figure and the kids don't want to see him leave. When they find out that Leslie Phillips is over from the Ministry of Education to make an evaluation this will make sure that Ray does not get the promotion he's looking for.Out come the practical jokes played on the entire faculty. When your faculty consists of Carry On regulars like Kenneth Williams, Kenneth Connor, Hattie Jacques, Joan Sims, and Charles Hawtrey you're guaranteed of some great reactions.Hawtrey looks truly ridiculous in that gown that went out with Mr. Chips. That itching powder at the teacher conference was classic as was a never to be forgotten version of Romeo&Juliet. Lots of laughs in this Carry On film.

Carry On Teaching is 'old school' in more ways than one: the third film in the classic British comedy was made way back in 1957 and is set in a traditional secondary school, Maudlin Street, where the students run wild, playing a series of practical jokes on their teachers in an attempt to ruin any chance of their headmaster getting a job in a swanky new comprehensive.This being only their third movie together, the gang still seem to be learning themselves. Their intention appears to be to emulate the success of the St. Trinian's movies, but the laughs just aren't there, with much of the zany humour and slapstick falling flat, the Carry On formula yet to be perfected (as such, certain scenes are quite embarrassing to watch, in particular, an awkward moment when the teachers get drunk and the dreadful itching powder scene).That said, the cast are as likable as ever (with Joan Sims shining as Leslie Phillips' love interest), the general atmosphere is one of good-natured knockabout fun, and the ending is the epitome of 'feelgood' and should leave viewers feeling positive about the movie as a whole despite the lack of genuinely good laughs.N.B. Look out for a young Richard O'Sullivan of Man About The House fame as ringleader of the prankster school-kids.5.5 out of 10, rounded up to 6 for the delightful Joan Sims (who quite rightly receives a 'Ding Dong' from Phillips).

I enjoyed the first two entries more than this one. The third go around has the Carry On crew teaching at a school. They are headed by Kenneth Conner, Kenneth Williams, Hattie Jacques, Joan Sims and Charles Hawtrey. To me, no one stands out in this film like the first two films. Sims character is named "Alcock" which is a little shocking. Couldn't they pick a more decent name for her. Two psychiatrists visit the school to see how well it is being run by the faculty. The man is instantly attracted to Joan Sims when he sees her. I have always had a problem with Joan Sims and Barbara Windsor playing a sexy role. They are not sexy to me at all, and they do not have great shapes, even for the 60's and 70's. I really do like Joan Sims as an actress, but not as a sex symbol. There was a little to much sexual innuendo from the children which I did not care for. I know that is what Carry On became later on, but there is a fine line and I think it was crossed in this entry. It did have a very touching ending like the first one did. The kids sabotage the play in an effort to get the headmaster to stay at the school. He decides to stay in the final scene. Overall it is a slightly above average movie, with a nice ending. Thankfully Sid James would appear in 14 out of the next 19 films. He really gives the films a spark.

I saw this film last night and its not bad!!!. The cast are trying and it does show!!!. Kenneth Williams gives a good performance as does Charlie and Kenneth Connor Joan is good as is Hattie and Leslie Philips Rosalind Knight gives a fantastic performance.Larry Dann is good even though he only appears only for a short time.Ted ray gives a great performance as Williams Wakie Wakefield the headmaster.This is definitely one of the best highlights of the first 12 films. This is classic Carry on , there are only a few regulars but they do a cracking job. The trouser ripping scene is hilarious.The gin in the tea is classic comedy.10/10