Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the enrolment at(a) Brooklands primary school, Dundonald, and (b) Dundonald primary school at the beginning of the academic year 1997–98; how many pupils applied for places for that year; and how many applications were refused. [12772]
§ Mr. WorthingtonThe enrolment numbers at the beginning of the academic year 1997–98 for Brooklands primary school and Dundonald primary school were
Brooklands Primary School: 602Dundonald Primary School: 588There were 104 applications for Brooklands primary school of which one was refused. There were 84 applications for Dundonald primary school and no refusals.
Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the enrolment at(a) Movilla high school, Newtonards, (b) Regent House grammar school and (c) Glastry high school at the beginning of the academic year 1997–98; how many pupils applied for places for that year and how many applications were refused; and if she will make a statement about the future provision of places at (a) to(c). [12773]
§ Mr. WorthingtonThe information requested is set out in the table.
1997–98 school year Number of applications received Number of applications refused Actual enrolment Movilla High School 199 21 888 Regent House School 270 59 1,422 Glastry College 102 none 583 Movilla high school has been refurbished and extended to cater for an enrolment of 900 pupils. A capital scheme is planned to increase the size of Regent House grammar school to cater for 1,470 pupils. Glastry high school has the capacity to cater for 697 pupils.