(regulations 4 and 5)
1.—(1) In this Schedule—
(a)“boarding pupil” in relation to a school means a pupil provided with accommodation there (or elsewhere under arrangements made by the school’s proprietor);
(b)“charity” has the meaning specified in section 96(1) of the Charities Act 1993(1);
(c)“relevant examination” means an examination for—
(i)the General Certificate of Education (Advanced or Advanced Supplementary level);
(ii)a General National Vocational Qualification (Advanced level);
(iii)a General National Vocational Qualification (Intermediate or Foundation level);
(iv)a British Technology Education Council First or National Qualification, or a qualification equivalent to either of those awarded by The City and Guilds of London Institute;
(v)a National Vocational Qualification (level 1, 2 or 3); or
(vi)the General Certificate of Secondary Education.
(d)“relevant age group” means a group of pupils attending the school who attain the same age in years during the period of twelve months beginning on 1st September in the school year in which the application is made (or, as the case may be, during the period of twelve months beginning with the 1st September immediately preceding the date to which the annual return is made up); and
(e)“15+ age group” means a relevant age group consisting of pupils who have attained the age of fifteen, or will attain that age by the end of a period of twelve months mentioned in sub-paragraph (d).
(2) Paragraph 13 does not apply in the case of a school approved by the Secretary of State under section 347 of the Education Act 1996; and in that paragraph—
(a)“year” means a period of twelve months, and
(b)“children” means persons under the age of 18.
(3) For the purposes of paragraph 16, paragraphs 7(1)(b) and 13(1) shall have effect as if for “the date referred to in paragraph 2” there were substituted “the relevant date”.
2. The date to which the information contained in the application is made up.
3.—(1) The name of the proprietor, and any previous names by which he has been known.
(2) The proprietor’s address and telephone number.
(3) Where the school has a governing body, the name and address of the chairman of that body.
4.—(1) The name and address of the school and its telephone number.
(2) Whether the premises of the school are at two or more separate locations, and if so the address of each such location.
5. Where the school is, or is conducted by, a charity, the name of that charity and any number under which it is registered in accordance with section 3 of the Charities Act 1993.
6.—(1) The number of pupils in each relevant age group.
(2) In the case of a co-educational school, the numbers required by this paragraph shall be stated separately for boys and for girls.
(3) In the case of a school providing part-time in addition to full-time education, the numbers required by this paragraph shall be stated separately as respects pupils receiving part-time education and those receiving full-time education.
7.—(1) In the case of a school taking both day and boarding pupils—
(a)the number of boarding pupils; and
(b)the ages (as at the 31st August immediately preceding the date referred to in paragraph 2) of the eldest and of the youngest boarding pupil.
(2) In the case of a co-educational school, the particulars required by this paragraph shall be given separately for boys and for girls.
8.—(1) The number of pupils at the school in respect of whom a local education authority maintains a statement of special educational needs pursuant to section 324 of the Education Act 1996; and in respect of each such pupil—
(a)his name;
(b)the date on which he became a pupil at the school; and
(c)the name of the local education authority maintaining the statement.
(2) The number of pupils at the school who have been identified as having special educational needs but in respect of whom no statement of such needs is maintained pursuant to that section.
9. The following particulars relating to teachers employed at the school (with numbers given separately for men and for women teachers)—
(a)the number of full-time teachers;
(b)the number of part-time teachers; and
(c)the aggregate number of hours a week normally worked by part-time teachers in term time.
10. The following particulars relating to every person employed at the school—
(a)his name and any previous names by which he was known,
(b)his sex, date of birth and the capacity in which he is employed, and
(c)in the case of each teacher, his qualifications and a statement as to whether he is the head teacher, a full-time teacher or a part-time teacher.
11.—(1) The amount of annual tuition and other fees the payment of which is a condition of attendance at the school, excluding boarding fees, payable in respect of a pupil at the school.
(2) In the case of a school taking boarding pupils, the amount of annual boarding fees payable in respect of a boarding pupil.
12.—(1) Particulars of advice given by the fire authority, in pursuance of section 1(1)(f) of the Fire Services Act 1947(2), as to fire precautions, restricting the spread of fires and means of escape in case of fire, including the date on which such advice was last given.
(2) Particulars of the extent to which any specific recommendations contained in such advice have, or have not, been acted upon.
13.—(1) In each year that fell within the period of two years ending with the date referred to in paragraph 2, the number of children attending the school for whom accommodation was provided there (or elsewhere, pursuant to arrangements made by the proprietor) for more than 295 days in that year.
(2) Whether the proprietor intends to provide more than three such children with accommodation at the school (or elsewhere, pursuant to arrangements made by him) for more than 295 days in any year.
14. Whether the school has a policy of admitting pupils which is to any extent based on selection by reference to their ability or aptitude.
15. The date to which the annual return is made up.
16. The information specified in paragraphs 3, 4(1), 5 to 9 and 11 to 14 in Part II of this Schedule.
17.—(1) The number of pupils in each 15+ year group who are pursuing courses for a relevant examination.
(2) The number of pupils in each 15+ year group who have completed courses for an examination of the nature described in paragraph 1(1)(c)(i) or (ii), but who remain at the school for a purpose other than for pursuing any further course of that nature.
(3) The number of pupils in each 15+ year group (except for those who fall into the category of pupils referred to in sub-paragraph (2)) who attend the school for a purpose other than for pursuing courses for a relevant examination.
(4) The numbers specified in the annual return pursuant to sub-paragraph (1) shall be stated separately for different relevant examinations and, in the case of examinations of the nature described in paragraph 1(1)(c)(i) or (ii), separately for—
(a)courses exclusively in mathematical or scientific subjects;
(b)courses exclusively in other subjects;
(c)courses partly in mathematical or scientific subjects and partly in other subjects; and
(d)boys and girls.
18.—(1) In respect of every person who, since the date to which the immediately preceding annual return was made up (or, in the case of the first annual return, since the date to which the information contained in the application for the registration of the school was made up), either has become employed at the school or has ceased to be employed there, the following particulars—
(a)his name and any previous names by which he was known;
(b)his date of birth and the capacity in which he is or was employed at the school; and
(c)where he is a teacher, his qualifications and a statement as to whether he is or was the head teacher, a full-time teacher or a part-time teacher.
19. Where, since the date to which the immediately preceding annual return was made up (or, in the case of the first annual return, since the date to which the information contained in the application for the registration of the school was made up), a change has occurred in the accommodation provided at the school premises, particulars of such changes.
Stephen Byers
Minister of State,
Department for Education and Employment
7th December 1997
Peter Hain
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Welsh Office
9th December 1997