HC Deb 21 July 1994 vol 247 cc574-5W
Mr. Steen

To ask the Secretary of State for Education when he will announce which schools in South Hams and Torbay will become sixth form colleges; and if he will make a statement as to progress.

Mr. Robin Squire

Devon LEA published proposals on 28 January 1994 to make a significant change of character to Brixham community college, Paignton community college, Dartmouth community college and Torquay Audley Park school to change the age range from 11–16 to 11–18. The governing body of Cuthbert Mayne school published similar proposals on the same day. A decision on the proposals will be made as soon as possible, consistent with a full and careful consideration of the educational issues involved.