Inner London

HC Deb 19 January 1982 vol 16 cc119-20W

14. Mr. Stallard

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what representations he has received about educational standards in schools in the Inner London Education Authority area.

Dr. Boyson

My right hon. Friend has met representatives of the Inner London Education Authority at their request. He has also received many letters about the level of provision in ILEA schools.

24. Mr. Peter Bottomley

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the staff to pupil ratio in schools in inner London compared with the national average.

Dr. Boyson

In January 1981, the pupil-teacher ratios within maintained primary and secondary schools in the inner London Education Authority were 17.5:1 and 14.3:1 respectively. The comparable ratios for England were 22.6:1 and 16.6:1.