Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland at what stage are the proposed schemes for new primary schools at(a) Ballyharry and (b) Ballyhalbert; and what are the anticipated dates for the acceptance of the first pupils at these schools.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe information is as follows:
- (a) Ballyharry: the scheme is now 40 per cent. complete.
- (b) Ballyhalbert: the scheme commenced on 23 May 1988.
Both schools are expected to accept pupils in September 1989.
Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will publish the names of all primary schools which have been closed during the past five years; what was the number of pupils at each school at the date of the final decision to close the school; and whether each school listed is controlled or maintained.
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§ Dr. MawhinneyDetails of the primary school closures since 1983 are as follows:
Controlled Enrolment Ballymiscaw 22 Woodvale 40 Robert Bell 57 Throne 27 Malone 52 Agnew Balzani 22 Ballyhome 16 Ladyhill 23 Seacon 12 Derrykeigan 10 Maxwells Walls 24 Ringsend 7 John Stewart Memorial 21 Ballymontena 25 Kirkhills 21 Blagh 11 Ballystockart 29 Ballytrira 21 Annadorn 13 Castlerobin 23 Milford 16 Ballynahatty 22 Douglas 25 Calkhill 20 Balteagh 13 Mayne 17 Riddle Memorial 132 Porters Memorial 38 Aughagash 22 Ballyoran 221 Voluntary Star of the Sea Boys, Belfast 90 St. Anthony's, Belfast 75 St. Teresa's, Tullyorier 15 Cabra 40 St. Columb's Infants, Londonderry 32 Ballyphillip Boys' 171 In addition, primary school amalgamations involving closures since 1983 are as follows:
Enrolment Controlled Hazelbank 25 Mullindrean 30 Upper Buckna 30 Ardmillan 92 Ballydrain 19 Ballymacashon 28 Killinchy 47 Lisbarnet 36 Magheraberry 80 Soldierstown 19 Wastelands 26 Ballynewry 33 Mullabrack 28 Markethill 173 Cladymore 64 Sion Mills 273 Urney 12 Voluntary St. Malachy's Girls', Belfast 171 St. Colman's Boys', Belfast 158 Note: The above amalgamations involved the closure of the schools bracketed together and the erection of a new school on a new site.