Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the enrolment at Saintfield High School in each of the three most recent years; how many applicants for admission in each of these years were refused; and what proposals there are for increasing the provision of secondary education in Saintfield. [86313]
§ Mr. McFallThe enrolment at Saintfield High School has been 326, 339 and 341 respectively in the 1996–97, 1997–98 and 1998–99 schools years. The number of pupils refused admission to Year 8 in each of these years was 2, 6 and 55 respectively. It is a matter for the South-Eastern Education and Library Board in the first instance to ensure that there are sufficient school places in its area.
Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the enrolment of pupils in each of the three most recent years at(a) Killinchy Primary School, (b) Killyleagh Primary School, (c) Derryboy Primary School and (d) the primary school in Saintfield. [86314]
§ Mr. McFallThe information requested is given in the following table. There are three primary schools in the general Saintfield area, and all three are shown.
1996–97 1997–98 1998–99 Killinchy Primary School 235 215 213 Killyleagh Primary School 136 127 111 Derryboy Primary School 81 77 73 Academy Primary School 329 325 336 Ballycloughan Primary School 84 79 67 St. Mary's Primary School 60 65 63