London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Bexley 1947

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bexley]

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School Meals1947.

Average number of pupils in attendance :—
Primary Schools6,602
Secondary Schools3,718
10,320
Average number of pupils taking meals daily :—
PrimarySecondary
(1) Free138178
(2) Payment2,9782,422
3,1162,600
Total5,716

Percentages.

PrimarySecondary
(1) of number taking meals—-free4%6%
(2) of numbers in attendance taking meals47%69%
Percentage of total numbers taking meals55%

Milk.

Number of pupils taking milk.
Primary6,261
Secondary3,038
Total9,399

Percentages.

Primary93%
Secondary81%
Total91%