Written question asked by Baroness David (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Adonis (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 July 2005.

Schools: Free Meals

Question: What is the percentage of year 11 pupils in 2004 who were eligible for free school meals in (a) secondary schools; (b) comprehensive schools; and (c) grammar schools.

Answer: The information requested is shown in the table. Maintained Secondary Schools: Number of Year Eleven Pupils Eligible for Free School Meals January 2004 England Grammar schools Comprehensive schools Other secondary schools 1 Total Secondary schools Number on roll 2 22,206 530,288 23,038 575,532 Number of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals 492 74,633 2,615 77,740 Percentage of pupils known to be eligible for free school meals 2.2 14.1 11.4 13.5 1 Includes middle deemed, modem, technical and other secondary schools. 2 Includes dually registered and boarding pupils

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 1107; 673 c237WA
Session: 2005-06
Subjects: Grammar schools Eligibility Free school meals Pupils Secondary education
Contains statistics: Yes