§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) how many secondary schools in Cornwall were in use in each year between 1964 and 1974; and how many pupils there were at these schools for the same period;
(2) what was the pupil-teacher ratio in secondary schools in Cornwall in each year from 1964 to 1974.
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§ Mr. PrenticeInformation for 1964–73 is as follows. Figures for 1974 are not yet available.
MAINTAINED SECONDARY SCHOOLS Number of Schools Number of Pupils Pupils per Teacher* At January 1964 … 51 20,859 19.2 1965 … 50 20,156 18.5 1966 … 50 19,753 17.8 1967 … 50 19,795 17.7 1968 … 50 20,075 17.4 1969 … 48 20,637 17.3 1970 … 48 21,507 17.5 1971 … 48 22,451 18.4 1972 … 44 23,617 18.4 1973 … 42 24,663 17.2 * Taking account of the full-time equivalent of part-time teachers. For 1971 and subsequent years only qualified teachers have been taken into account in the ratios.
§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what effects the recent cuts in public expenditure, made by the previous administration, have had on primary and secondary schools, respectively, in Cornwall;
(2) what are the latest available figures for primary and secondary schools, respectively, in Cornwall which have been approved for remodelling or replacement; and what is the proposed rate of replacement and remodelling to bring these schools up to approved standards.
§ Mr. PrenticeThe following primary school improvement projects programmed to start during 1973–74 and 1974–75 are subject to deferment under the terms of the Department's Circular 15/73 until after 30th June 1975
- Porthleven County Infants School
- St. Austell, St. Stephen Churchtown County Primary School
- Indian Queens, Queens County Primary School
- St. Ives County Junior School
- Illogan County Infants School
- Wadebridge County Primary School
- Penzance, St. Paul's County Junior School
- Camborne, Crane C. of E. Aided Junior School
- Tresillian County Primary School
- Sticker/Polgooth County Primary School
- Redruth, Treleigh County Primary School
- Lanner County Primary School
- Ludgvan, Crowlas County Primary School
- Truro, Tremorvah C. of E. Aided Junior School.
Six major projects to replace or improve old primary schools in Cornwall have been approved since April 1971. I am reviewing the school building pro- 184W grammes and giving particular attention to the date from which it will be possible to resume giving approval to school improvement projects. I regret that it is not possible to comment meanwhile on the position of individual local education authorities.
§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what was the pupil-teacher ratio in primary schools in Cornwall in each year between 1964 and 1974;
(2) how many primary schools in Cornwall were in use in each year between 1964 and 1974;
(3) how many primary school pupils there were in Cornwall in each year between 1964 and 1974.
§ Mr. PrenticeInformation for 1964–1973 is as follows. Figures for 1974 are not yet available.
MAINTAINED PRIMARY SCHOOLS Number of Schools Number of full-time pupils Pupils per Teacher* At January 1964 … 276 26,883 28.6 1965 … 273 28,131 29.0 1966 … 274 29,149 29.0 1967 … 271 30,010 28.7 1968 … 271 31,122 28.8 1969 … 270 32,138 28.6 1970 … 268 33,134 28.6 1971 … 267 34,229 28.2 1972 … 266 35,775 26.5 1973 … 265 37,484 26.9 * Taking account of the full-time equivalent of part-time teachers. For 1971 and subsequent years only qualified teachers have been used to calculate pupil/teacher ratios.
§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) what was the value of projects approved in primary schools in Cornwall in each year between 1964 and 1974, and the value of projects approved for 1974, 1975, and 1976;
(2) how many individual projects have been approved, and what was the number of places provided by each, in primary schools in Cornwall, in each year between 1964 and 1974;
(3) how many secondary school places became available as a result of new construction in Cornwall in each year between 1964 and 1974;
185W(4) how many individual projects have been approved, and what was the number of places provided by each project, in secondary schools in Cornwall in each year between 1964 and 1974;
(5) what was the value of projects approved in secondary schools in Cornwall in each year between 1964 and 1974, and the value of projects approved for 1974, 1975 and 1976;
(6) how many new primary school places were approved by his Department for Cornwall in each year between 1964 and 1974;
Year Number of projects approved Number of places approved Value of projects approved £s000* Places taken into use in year Primary Secondary Primary Secondary Primary Secondary Primary Secondary 1964–65 — 1 — 300 — 144 280 — 1965–66 3 — 640 — 146 — 280 1,065 1966–67 2 2 400 700 94 282 640 — 1967–68 2 1 440 1,460 111 422 400 700 1968–69 1 1 200 120 39 23 440 120 1969–70 4 4 800 1,080 223 800 200 1,640 1970–71 5 9 1,520 1,602 324 946 520 — 1971–72 3 11 600 2,135 171 1,054 960 702 1972–73 5 10 1,280 1,110 495 1,002 920 2,525 1973–74 (already approved). 1 1 280 470 144 567 440 1,010 1973–74 (eligible for approval). 3 2 560 300 293 369 (To 31st December 1973) * Value at prices then current. The LEA has also received minor works allocations which have been deployed at its discretion. The individual projects covered in the table above are as follows:
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Places Project Primary Secondary 1964–65 Callington Grammar … … — 300 1965–66 Biscovey Infants … … 240 — St. Ives Infants … … 240 — Threemilestone Primary … … 160 — 1966–67 Helston Primary … … 280 — Falmouth St. Mary's … … 120 — Newquay, Treviglas Secondary … … — 150 Launceston College … … — 550 1967–68 Camborne, Weeth Infants … … 120 — Penryn, Junior … … 320 — Newquay, Tretherras Comprehensive … … — 1,460 1968–69 Penzance, Lescudjack Infants … … 200 — Saltash Grammar … … — 120 1969–70 Truro, St. Mary's … … 160 — Bodmin Junior … … 240 — St. Austell, Sandy Bottom … … 280 — Camborne, St. John's … … 120 — Helston Comprehensive … … — 450 Falmouth, Trescobeas Secondary (two projects) … … — 450 Torpoint Secondary … … — 180 (7) how many new primary school places became available as a result of new construction in Cornwall in each year between 1964 and 1974;
(8) how many new secondary school places were approved by his Department for Cornwall in each year between 1964 and 1974.
§ Mr. ArmstrongThe information for major projects is summarised in the following table for the years 1964–65 to 1973–74. Information for years from 1974–75 onwards is not yet available:
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Project Places Primary Secondary 1970–71 Saltash, St. Stephens … … … … 160 — Camborne Primary … … … … 160 — Bodmin Junior … … … … 400 — St. Mewan Primary … … … … 360 — Newquay Junior … … … … 440 — Wadebridge Secondary … … … … — 200 Bodmin Comprehensive … … … … — 300 Bude Comprehensive … … … … — 400 Fowey … … … … — 120 St. Austell, Penrice … … … … — 120 Tolgus … … … … — 180 Treswithian … … … … — 180 Bodmin Comprehensive … … … … — — Callington Comprehensive … … … … — 102 1971–72 Jacobston Junior and Infants … … … … 120 — Falmouth, Beacon Junior … … … … 320 — Truro, Treyew Junior … … … … 160 — Fowey Secondary … … … … — 350 Penrice Comprehensive … … … … — 500 St. Stephen-in-Brannel … … … … — 160 St. Austell VI Form College … … … … — 400 Falmouth Comprehensive … … … … — 143 Penryn Comprehensive … … … … — 102 Hale Secondary … … … … — 90 Heamoor Secondary … … … … — 90 Liskeard Secondary … … … … — 90 St. Ives Secondary … … … … — 90 Redruth Grammar … … … … — 120 1972–73 Bude Infants … … … … 200 — Illogan Junior … … … … 320 — Launceston Primary … … … … 160 — St. Catherine's C of E … … … … 280 — Poltair Secondary … … … … — Sports Hall Torpoint Comprehensive … … … … — 150 Camborne, Treswithian Secondary … … … … — 720 Redruth Grammar … … … … — Extensions and adaptations Redruth East End Junior … … … … 320 — Poole Secondary … … … … — 150 Redruth Grammar … … … … — Extensions and adaptations Truro, Penwethers … … … … — 90 Tregony Secondary … … … … — Extensions and adaptations Peltair Secondary … … … … — Sports Hall Redruth, Tolgus … … … … — Sports Hall 1973–74 (Approved) Charlestown Junior and Infants … … … … 280 — Redruth, Tolgus … … … … — 470 Carbis Bay (Lelant) C of E … … … … 160 — 1973–74 (Eligible for Approval) Potrhleven Junior … … … … 240 — Bodriggy Junior … … … … 160 — Newquay, Treviglas Secondary … … … … — 300 Camborne Grammar … … … … — Not finalised
§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many direct grant schools there are in Cornwall; and how many pupils there are in them below and above 15 years of age, respectively.
§ Mr. ArmstrongTwo. Together they have 452 pupils aged 15 and over, and188W 828 under 15; 232 of the latter are pupils of primary age in respect of whom no grant is payable.
§ Mr. Pardoeasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science (1) how many secondary school classes in Cornwall had 1 to 30, 31 to 40, 41 to 50, and 189W 51 and over pupils, respectively, in each year between 1964 and 1974;
(2) how may primary school classes in Cornwall had 1 to 30, 31 to 40, 41 to 50, and 51 and over pupils, respec
CORNWALL NUMBER OF CLASSES BY SIZE IN MAINTAINED PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS Primary school classes as registered Number of pupils Secondary school classes* Number of pupils 1–30 31–40 41–50 51 and over All classes 1–30 31–40 41–50 51 and over All classes At January 1964 … 428 407 67 — 902 431 292 12 1 736 1965 … 422 435 66 — 923 471 264 7 — 742 1966 … 431 449 69 — 949 509 225 5 — 739 1967 … 434 458 81 — 973 718 142 5 7 872 1968 … 390 498 102 — 990 † † † † 895 1969 … 423 500 103 1 1,027 790 161 2 1 954 1970 … 422 541 93 — 1,056 782 177 7 2 968 1971 … 444 572 76 1 1,093 787 208 4 1 1,000 1972 … 546 571 67 1 1,185 811 194 10 6 1,021 1973 … 571 611 54 — 1,236 933 180 5 2 1,120 * "As registered" for the years 1964 to 1966. From 1967 the classes are "as taught". † Not available. Note: Many of the larger classes, whether in primary schools or secondary schools, are in the charge of more than one teacher.