HC Deb 15 April 1965 vol 710 cc232-3W
Mr. Barnett

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many school children in Heywood are being educated in over-large classes in different types of schools on the latest available dates; and what are the numbers for Royton, Crompton, Milnrow, Wardle, Littleborough and Whitworth, respectively.

Mr. Crosland

The table below gives the information, for January, 1965:

PUPILS IN OVERSIZE CLASSES (REGISTERED) JANUARY, 1965
Primary Schools Secondary Grammar Schools Secondary Modern Schools
Heywood 314 360 695
Royton 169 201 315*
Crompton 248
Milnrow 75
Wardle
Littleborough 168 235
Whitworth 44 262
*One additional school with a catchment area covering Royton and Crompton.