HC Deb 31 October 2001 vol 373 c715W
Mr. Damian Green

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills what percentage of children remained in education after completing their GCSEs in(a) schools with sixth forms and (b) schools without sixth forms, in 2001. [11537]

Mr. Ivan Lewis

The primary source of information on the changes in the activities of young people after completing compulsory education is the youth cohort study (YCS).

The table details the figures requested.

Percentage
Comprehensive schools In full-time education in year 12
With sixth form 71
No sixth form 65

These estimates are for England and Wales. Equivalent estimates for schools other than comprehensive schools are not available.