A-levels (Hansard, 24 November 1989)

HC Deb 24 November 1989 vol 162 c21W 21W

§ Mrs. Mahon
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he will give details of the staying on rates for those studying for A-levels in(a) 11-to-18 schools, (b) sixth form colleges, (c) tertiary, (d) and further education colleges, following 11-to-16 schooling.

§ Mr. Alan Howarth
The estimated proportion of 16-year-olds studying for A-levels in England in 1987–88 was as follows:

per cent.

Schools^{1 2} 18.0

Sixth form colleges² 3.6

Tertiary and further education^{3 4} 2.9

¹ All schools (including the private sector) excluding sixth form colleges and tertiary colleges.

² Students on first year of an 'A' level course.

³ Maintained and direct grant colleges.

⁴ Full-time and sandwich students only.

	per cent.
Schools^{1 2}	18.0
Sixth form colleges²	3.6
Tertiary and further education^{3 4}	2.9
¹ All schools (including the private sector) excluding sixth form colleges and tertiary colleges.
² Students on first year of an 'A' level course.
³ Maintained and direct grant colleges.
⁴ Full-time and sandwich students only.