Secondary school numbers in decline - except in Douglas

Figures from the Department of Education and Children show every secondary school on the Island except one has seen falling pupil numbers this year.

Minister Graham Cregeen was asked a question for written reply about pupils in the House of Keys this week by Garff MHK Daphne Caine.

He said the only secondary school not to see a drop in numbers is Ballakermeen High, which is expected to get another 58 pupils this year.

That will take its projected roll to 1,558 - the school has a permanent capacity of just 1,370.