HC Deb 04 November 1954 vol 532 c70W
73. Mr. Morley

asked the Minister of Education the number of children in over-size classes in primary, secondary and special schools, respectively.

Sir D. Eccles

In January, 1954, the approximate numbers of children in oversize classes were 1,952,000 in maintained primary schools, 1,053,000 in maintained and assisted secondary schools and 20,000 in grant-aided special schools.

74. Captain Pilkington

asked the Minister of Education the average size of primary and secondary school classes in the borough of Poole in the years 1951 and 1954, respectively.

Sir D. Eccles

The average size of classes in primary schools in Poole in 1951 was 38.9 and in 1954 was 38.7. The corresponding figures for secondary schools were 31.0 in 1951 and 30.5 in 1954.

Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Education how many classes in infant and junior schools, respectively, in Cardiff had over 40 children on the register on 30th September, 1954; and the comparative figures for 1951.

Sir D. Eccles

In January, 1954, the latest date for which information is available, there were 130 classes in infant schools, 130 classes in junior schools, and 19 infant and junior classes in all-age schools or departments in Cardiff with over 40 children on the register. The comparable figures for 1951 were 96, 92 and 22 respectively.