HC Deb 19 October 1981 vol 10 c74W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what percentage of children left full–time education at 16 years in each of the past 10 years.

Dr. Boyson:

Estimates for each year since the school leaving age was raised are as follows:

Percentage of Pupils Leaving Full-time Education in the Academic Year they Reached 16.
Year Percentage
1973舑74 65.5
1974舑75 62.7
1975舑76 61.7
1976舑77 62.3
1977舑78 62.2
1978舑79 62.0
1979舑80 60.3