We are unable to supply figures relating to 1997. The Department did not collect the individual level information required to produce these figures until 2002. Figures for 2002 have been provided. We are unable to provide residency based figures for children educated in the Independent sector as the Department does not collect individual level information for pupils in the Independent sector.
The information for primary and secondary schools in the maintained sector has been provided in the following table.
Primary1 Secondary2 Total Number of pupils3 residing within Bristol local authority 2002 31,451 20,924 52,375 Number of pupils3 residing within Bristol local authority who attend schools outside of the local authority 2002 1,260 4,067 5,327 Percentage of pupils3 residing within Bristol local authority who attend schools outside of the local authority 2002 4.0 19.4 10.2 Percentage point change 2002-06 +0.1 +0.8 +0.8 1 Includes primary and middle deemed primary. 2 Includes secondary, middle deemed secondary, City Technology Colleges and Academies. 3 Includes pupils aged 5 to 15 years, solely registered or main registration of dually registered pupils, excludes boarders. Source: School Census