To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families with reference to the written Ministerial Statement of 13 November 2008, Official Report, columns 61-62WS, on secondary school improvement, what schools are classified as coasting in each local authority; and if he will make a statement. (241850)

This is a local authority led initiative and it will be down to each authority to identify the schools that will most benefit from the support and challenge set out in the strategy document.

The document, Gaining Ground, can be found at

www.standards.dcsf.gov.uk