SNP ministers have been accused of stretching the Scottish education system “beyond breaking point” after statistics revealed that one in six secondary schools have a pupil roll greater than 100% capacity.
The data also shows that one in three secondary schools in Scotland are operating beyond 90% capacity.
School estate statistics also highlight that more than 210 primary schools have a pupils’ roll reaching near maximum capacity including 66 primary schools with a pupils roll greater than 100% capacity.
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Scottish Conservative shadow education secretary Liam Kerr has claimed that years of neglect have left teachers “trying to do their job with one hand tied behind their back”.
He has also urged the SNP to invest in our schools and show support for the Scottish Conservatives’ new deal for teachers, so that pupils and staff “are given the space to flourish in a productive learning environment”.
