Primary and Secondary Schools (Liverpool) (Hansard, 14 July 1980)

HC Deb 14 July 1980 vol 988 c403W 403W

§ Mr. Alton
asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the average class size in primary and secondary schools in Liverpool; and how this compares with the national average.

§ Dr. Boyson
In January 1979, the latest date for which information is available, the average numbers of pupils in classes as taught in maintained schools were:

Liverpool

Primary schools … … … 24.4

Secondary schools … … 20.9

All schools … … … 22.7

England

Primary schools … … … 26.3

Secondary schools … … 21.8

All schools … … … 24.0

				Liverpool
Primary schools	…	…	…	24.4
Secondary schools	…	…	20.9
All schools	…	…	…	22.7
				England
Primary schools	…	…	…	26.3
Secondary schools	…	…	21.8
All schools	…	…	…	24.0