HC Deb 16 December 1912 vol 45 cc1125-6W
Mr. KING

asked the President of the Board of Education whether he can state the total number of elementary school teachers in England and Wales, distinguishing those employed in Church of England schools, in Roman Catholic schools, in other non-provided schools, and in provided schools, respectively?

Mr. PEASE

The total number of teachers in public elementary schools, excluding higher elementary schools, for the statistical year ended the 31st July, 1912, is as follows:—

Certificated Teachers … 103,509
Uncertificated Teachers … 44,461
Supplementary Teachers … 13,862
Student Teachers … 1,840
Pupil Teachers … 5,146
Total … 168,818
I am unable to distinguish those employed in Church of England, in Roman Catholic, in other non-provided, and in provided schools.

Mr. KING

asked the President of the Board of Education the total number of elementary school scholars in England and Wales, distinguishing those attending Church of England schools, Roman Catholic schools, other non-provided schools, and provided schools, respectively?

Mr. PEASE

The figures of average attendance in public elementary schools, excluding higher elementary schools, for the statistical year ended the 31st July, 1912, are as follows:—

Council Schools 3,213,728
Church of England Schools 1,706,420 2,143,624
Roman Catholic Schools 298,359
Other Non-Provided Schools 138,845,
Total 5,357,352

Mr. JESSE COLLINGS

asked the President of the Board of Education if he can state how many public elementary schools there are in England and Wales with an average attendance below 100?

Mr. PEASE

A list of public elementary schools showing the average attendance is published annually by the Board (List 21), but without a considerable expenditure of labour I am unable to state the total number of public elementary schools with an average attendance of below 100.

Mr. JESSE COLLINGS

asked the President of the Board of Education if he can state approximately the number of public elementary schools there are in the rural districts of England and Wales?

Mr. PEASE

There are 12,900 civil parishes in rural districts in England and Wales, but I am unable to say how many of these parishes have one, or more than one, or no public elementary school.