Falling Rolls (Hansard, 17 November 2003)

HC Deb 17 November 2003 vol 413 c545W 545W

§ Mr. Willis
To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills how many(a) primary and (b) secondary schools in England have falling rolls; and if he will make a statement. [136792]

§ Mr. Miliband
In January 2003, out of a total of 17,861 maintained primary schools, there were 10,100 schools that showed a decrease in pupil numbers of at least one pupil compared to January 2002.
Also in January 2003, out of a total of 3,436 maintained secondary schools, there were 1,017 schools that showed a decrease in pupil numbers of at least one pupil compared to January 2002.