HC Deb 22 October 1982 vol 29 cc214-5W
Mr. Whitehead

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will publish the number of school leavers in England with two or more A-levels in 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982, respectively, using estimates where actuals are not yet available.

Dr. Boyson:

The annual sample surveys of school leavers in England provide the following information:

School leavers in England with two or more GCE A-level passes
Thousands
1978–79 92.2
1979–80 94.9
1980–81 98.8

The number of school leavers in 1981–82 with two or more A-levels is projected to be 105,000.

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