HC Deb 27 October 1960 vol 627 c289W
4. Miss Lee

asked the Minister of Education how many children were admitted to the infant classes of Wednesfield, Staffordshire, schools when the schools reopened after the summer recess; how far accommodation available fell short of local requirements; and what steps are being taken to ensure an adequate number of school places and of teaching staff.

Sir D. Eccles

Two hundred and seventy-eight children were admitted to infant classes in Wednesfield this term. Accommodation was available for all children of compulsory school age. New primary schools providing 2,000 places were approved some time ago, but some of these have been delayed by site diffi

Junior classes over 30 Senior classes over 30
Number Percentage of classes of this type Number Percentage of classes of this type
January, 1958 … … … 87,856 68.2 43,503 52.7
January, 1959 … … … 83,265 65.8 49,204 55.0
January 1960 … … … 80,818 64.4 50,384 53.5
Junior classes over 40 Senior classes over 40
Number Percentage of classes of this type Number Percentage of classes of this type
January, 1958 … … … 29,186 22.7 3,657 4.4
January, 1959 … … … 22,928 18.1 4,297 4.8
January, 1960 … … … 20,066 16.0 3,710 3.9

Note.—"Senior classes" means all secondary classes together with classes in primary school composed of pupils of 11 years of age and over.