HC Deb 10 June 1986 vol 99 cc152-3W
8. Mr. Miscampbell

asked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what proportion of pupils of over 16 years are taught in classes of fewer than 10 pupils; and what proportion of pupils aged 14 to 16 years are taught in classes of fewer than 20 pupils.

Mr. Dunn

Information is not readily available in the form requested. But in January 1985, 33 per cent. of all pupils aged 16 and over in maintained secondary schools in England were taught in one-teacher classes with 10 or fewer pupils and 38 per cent. of all pupils aged 14 or 15 were taught in one-teacher classes of 20 or fewer pupils.