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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
Leyton 1933
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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SCHOOL MEDICAL SERVICE.
| Elementary Schools. | No. of Schools. (Departments). | No. on Rolls. | Average Attendance. | Percentage Attendance. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Boys' | 7 | 2,472 | 2,268 | 92 |
| Senior Girls' | 7 | 2,334 | 2,090 | 90 |
| Junior Boys' | 4 | 1,323 | 1,209 | 91 |
| Junior Girls' | 4 | 1,288 | 1,169 | 91 |
| Junior Mixed | 6 | 2,341 | 2,108 | 90 |
| Infants' | 16 | 4,978 | 4,174 | 84 |
| Non-provided (Mixed) | 1 | 285 | 245 | 86 |
| Central— | ||||
| Boys' | 1 | 297 | 281 | 95 |
| Girls' | 1 | 295 | 277 | 94 |
| Mixed | 1 | 356 | 336 | 94 |
| Totals | 48 | 15,969 | 14,157 | 89 |
| Schools— | ||||
| Church of England | — | — | — | — |
| Roman Catholic | 1 | 285 | 245 | 86 |
| Council | 19 | 15,684 | 13,912 | 89 |
| Totals | 20 | 15,969 | 14,157 | 89 |
The figures given above relate to the financial year ended
March 31st, 1934.
Six certificates were granted to the effect that the fall in the
average attendance to below 60 per cent. could reasonably be
attributed to the prevalence of epidemic disease in the district.