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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Edmonton 1914

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]

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Table: The number of children on the books of the elementary schools of the district on 27th June, 1914, was 13,462, and the accommodation was 14,365. The accommodation and the number of children attending each school are given below:—

The number of children on the books of the elementary schools of the district on 27th June, 1914, was 13,462, and the accommodation was 14,365. The accommodation and the number of children attending each school are given below:—

School.Infants.Junior Mixed.Girls.Boys.
Accom.No. on Books.Accom.No. on Books.Accom.No. on Books.Accom.No. on Books.
Brettenham Road437347––458379459417
Croyland Road369378420418369298537484
Raynham Road576527600519540457660527
Eldon Road600640521534540511660585
Silver Street562569——562516592509
Houndsfield Road460431300310300269300269
Montagu Road460412300300300234300265
All Saints'447474——455472——
Latymer——————300298
St. James'220245——207220218222
St. Edmund's8891——(248241SeniorMixed)
These figures are not included in the totals.
Totals42194114214120813731335640263576

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There are 37 more children attending school than last year.
The average attendance during the last week of June, 1914, was 12188.2,
the percentage of attendance to number on books being 90.5.
There are no partial-exemption scholars.
The number of children who obtained labour certificates enabling them, if
they wish, to leave school at an earlier age than 14 was 44 boys and 11 girls.

Table: The admissions and withdrawals during the year, excluding transfers from one department to another, were:—

The admissions and withdrawals during the year, excluding transfers from one department to another, were:—

Civil Year, 1914.
No. of Admissions.No. of Withdrawals.No. of Admissions to the Lowest Class of Infants.No. left on account of Age Limit.
Non-provided Schools602589337203
Council Schools2676261513991050
Totals3278320417361253