§ Mr. DenhamTo ask the Secretary of State for Education what was the average class size in Hampshire in(a) primary schools and (b) secondary schools in each year since 1987 as calculated (i) including non-teaching heads and (ii) excluding non-teaching heads.
§ Mr. ForthThe average sizes of classes taught by one teacher in maintained primary and secondary schools in Hampshire local education authority for each year 1987 to 1992 are shown in the table. The figures may include some classes taught by head teachers, but it is not possible to identify these classes separately.
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Average sizes of classes taught by one teacher—Hampshire LEA Primary schools Secondary schools 1992 26.5 20.7 1991 26.8 20.6 1990 26.0 20.4
Primary schools Secondary schools 1989 26.0 20.4 1988 26.0 20.5 1987 25.8 21.0