More than 20 per cent of schools in Hampshire are considered 'over capacity'. Picture: Barry Batchelor/PA WireMore than 20 per cent of schools in Hampshire are considered 'over capacity'. Picture: Barry Batchelor/PA Wire
More than 20 per cent of schools in Hampshire are considered 'over capacity'. Picture: Barry Batchelor/PA Wire

Revealed: These are the 32 'over capacity' schools in and around Portsmouth

A TOTAL of 32 schools in and around Portsmouth are considered ‘over capacity’, figures have shown.

The data, which was taken in May 2019 in Department of Education, showed that 101 out of 490 schools in the Hampshire County Council area were considered above capacity.

The figures come as concerns continue to be raised about the re-opening of schools on June 1.

Some classes in primary schools are due to return at the start of next month.

See the 32 schools that are consider ‘over capacity’ in the gallery below.

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