HC Deb 01 February 1965 vol 705 c227W
Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science how many grammar schools there are in England and Wales for boys and girls, respectively; and how many of these he proposes to convert into other types of school.

Mr. Crosland

In January, 1964, there were 1,296 maintained grammar schools in England and Wales: 418 for boys only, 426 for girls only and 452 mixed; there were also 179 direct grant grammar schools: 82 for boys only, 95 for girls only and two mixed.

The method and timing of the introduction of a comprehensive system in each area will, in the first instance, be a matter for the local education authority to consider in the light of the guidance I am proposing to issue.