HC Deb 26 January 1956 vol 548 cc52-3W
91. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Education how many comprehensive schools are now in existence, and how many are in course of erection, and in which local authority areas.

Sir D. Eccles

On 30th September last there were 26 comprehensive schools open and 16 under construction. The details are as follows:

Local education authority area Number in existence Number under construction
ENGLAND
Birmingham 2 —
Coventry 3 1
Leeds — 1
London 12 11
Middlesex 2 —
Staffordshire 2 1
Walsall 1 —
West Bromwich — 1
Yorks., West Riding 1 —
WALES
Anglesey 3 —
Glamorgan — 1
26 16