Grammar School Pupils (Hansard, 1 May 1952)

HC Deb 01 May 1952 vol 499 c117W 117W

§ Mr. Oldfield
asked the Minister of Education what percentage of children, aged 13, were receiving a grammar school education in the years 1938, 1948, 1949, 1950 and 1951, respectively.

§ Miss Horsbrugh
Following is the information:

— (1) (2) (3)

Pupils aged 13 years receiving grammar education in grant aided secondary schools Pupils aged 13 years in grant aided schools (1) as percentage of (2)

Mar. 1938 84,978 591,823 14.4

Jan., 1948 108,346 500,475 21.6

Jan., 1949 106,823 500,931 21.3

Jan., 1950 109,380 509,272 21.5

Jan., 1951 108,009 513,202 21.0

—	(1)	(2)	(3)
Pupils aged 13 years receiving grammar education in grant aided secondary schools	Pupils aged 13 years in grant aided schools	(1) as percentage of (2)
Mar. 1938	84,978	591,823	14.4
Jan., 1948	108,346	500,475	21.6
Jan., 1949	106,823	500,931	21.3
Jan., 1950	109,380	509,272	21.5
Jan., 1951	108,009	513,202	21.0