HC Deb 09 March 1950 vol 472 cc12-3W
73. Commander Maitland

asked the Minister of Education how many classes contained over 50, 40, and 30 pupils, respectively, at the last convenient date; and which of these were secondary and which were primary classes.

Mr. Tomlinson

Following are the figures for maintained and assisted primary and secondary schools (other than nursery or special schools) in England and Wales in January, 1949:

Primary Secondary
Classes with over 50 pupils 1,677 105
Classes with over 40 pupils (including those with over 50). 33,005 4,031
Classes with over 30 pupils (including those with over 40 and over 50). 75,271 29,051

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