HC Deb 30 October 1995 vol 265 cc93-4W
16. Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what are the current rolls of(a) primary schools and (b) secondary schools, including special schools; how many teachers there are in each sector; what were the equivalent figures in May 1979; and if he will make a statement. [37845]

Mr. Richards

The information requested is not available in respect of May 1979. The following table shows data for January in 1979 and 1995.

At January 1979 1995 (provisional)
Primary schools
Full and part-time pupils on roll 303,396 289,206
Full-time equivalent teachers 13,581 12,404
Secondary schools
Full and part-time pupils on roll 241,661 197,897
Full-time equivalent teachers 14,413 12,288
Special schools
Full and part-time pupils on roll 4,7391 3,6071
Full-time equivalent teachers 634 546
1 Full-time pupils and teachers only.

Source:

Schools Census.