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Leyton 1935
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Leyton]
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SCHOOL MEDICAL SERVICE.
School Population and Attendance.—I am indebted to the Director of Education for the following information regarding school population and attendance :—
| Elementary Schools. | No. of Schools (Depa rtnimts) | No. on Rolls. | Average Attendance. | Percentage Attendance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior Boys' | 7 | 1,969 | 1,812 | 92 | |
| Senior Girls' | 7 | 1,872 | 1,707 | 91 | |
| Junior Boys' | 4 | 1,172 | 1,075 | 92 | |
| Junior Girls' | 4 | 1,148 | 1,058 | 92 | |
| Junior Mixed | 6 | 2,182 | 2,009 | 92 | |
| Infants' | 16* | 4,727 | 3,936 | 83 | |
| Non-provided (Mixed) | 1 | 263 | 224 | 85 | |
| Central— Boys' | 1 | 291 | 275 | 95 | |
| Girls' | 1 | 276 | 263 | 95 | |
| Mixed | 1 | 432 | 409 | 95 | |
| Totals | 48 | 14,332 | 12,768 | 89 | |
| Schools— Church of England | - | - | - | - | |
| Boman Catholic | 1 | 263 | 224 | 85 | |
| Council | 19* | 14,069 | 12,544 | 89 | |
| Totals | 20 | 14,332 | 12,768 | 89 | |
*Including Harrow Green Infants' School, closed 3rd November,
1935.
The figures given above relate to the financial year ended
March 31st, 1930.
During the financial year specified, attendances for a total of
six weeks in the case of four Infants' Departments were disregarded
under Board of Education Regulations owing to the attendance
falling below 60 per cent, in consequence of epidemic sickness.