Pre-1903 Schools

HC Deb 21 June 1977 vol 933 c432W

Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proportion of English schools were built before 1903.

Miss Margaret Jackson

According to a 10 per cent. sample survey held in 1975, the proportions of schools in England containing at least some pre-1903 teaching accommodations are estimated to have been primary schools, 35 per cent., secondary schools, 12 per cent., primary and secondary schools, 31 per cent.