HC Deb 12 April 1984 vol 58 c321W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the average cost per pupil of the assisted places scheme.

Mr. Dunn

The average unit cost to Government funds in the current year is estimated at £1,303.

Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what is the average cost per pupil in state secondary schools.

Mr. Dunn

Net institutional recurrent expenditure per pupil in maintained secondary schools in England in 1982–83 was £944 at outturn prices. This figure excludes various items of expenditure, for example, the financing costs of capital expenditure, pupil support and meals and milk. If these items were included, the cost per pupil in maintained secondary schools in 1982–83 is estimated to have been of the order of £1,160.