HC Deb 14 July 1980 vol 988 c403W
Mr. Alton

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the average class size in primary and secondary schools in Liverpool; and how this compares with the national average.

Dr. Boyson

In January 1979, the latest date for which information is available, the average numbers of pupils in classes as taught in maintained schools were:

Liverpool
Primary schools 24.4
Secondary schools 20.9
All schools 22.7
England
Primary schools 26.3
Secondary schools 21.8
All schools 24.0