ABSTRACT
A sound academic standard was set in all the Company’s schools. The standard was higher in some schools than in others, but the Council were insistent that in no circumstances should it be achieved by over-pressure. As early as 1875 the Chairman had pointed out that while the majority of the pupils would automatically enter for the University local examinations there must be no ‘cramming’ of a few girls at the top of the school to the detriment of the rest. Furthermore, as the schools were open to girls of all types the special needs of the backward girls must be taken into account.
