HC Deb 01 November 1939 vol 352 cc1956-7W
Mr. Harvey

asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Board of Education whether he will state the names of the secondary schools which have been allowed to return. after evacuation, to their original premises in evacuation areas?

Mr. Lindsay

The following is the list of secondary schools to the reopening of which the Board have assented subject to sufficient air-raid protection being provided and attendance being voluntary:

  • Birkenhead School.
  • Derby School.
  • Derby, Parkfields Cedars Secondary School.
  • West Hartlepool, St. Joseph's Convent School.
  • Thurrock, Grays, Palmer's Endowed School for Boys.
  • Manchester Grammar School.
  • Hampstead, University College School.
  • Nottingham, The Manning School.
  • Merton and Morden, Rutlish School.
  • Wimbledon County School for Girls.
  • Croydon, Whitgift School.
  • Coventry, Bablake School.
  • Coventry, Barr's Hill Secondary School.
  • Coventry, Stoke Park Secondary School.
  • Bradford Girls' Grammar School.
  • Bradford, St. Bede's Grammar School.
  • Bradford, St. Joseph's College.

Croydon, Old Palace Girls' School (in alternative premises on the fringe of the evacuation area).