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Pupil Numbers 1890s

How many pupils at the school? Has the number of children changed? Read the Head Masters' Log to find out.
1890s	We can find out how many children were at the school from the Head Masters' Log.
14.8.1894	Certificate granted by the Education Department. "The School provides for the board, lodging and education of 34 boys and 30 girls, total 64".
27.8.1894	The first...pupils, 16 in number, were admitted this day...
20.4.1895	End of first (incomplete) School Year. Number of pupils in residence 54; number of assistant teachers, 5.
7.6.1896	...Certificate...for 31 boys and 35 girls, grant earned £143,10s...
4.6.1896	...Certificate received for 66 children (boys & girls) grant earned £322.17.6
15.6.1897	...Certificate received for 66 children (31 boys & 35 girls). Grant earned: £313.13.9...
15.6.1898	...Certificate received for 66 children (31 boys, 35 girls). Grant earned, £321.11.3...
17.7.1899	...Certificate received for 90 deaf children (boys & girls) Grant earned £325.1.3.
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