Nine year old James Hool is the final pupil at the school after education officials transferred the other pupils to other schools. James’s parents are keeping him at the school because they want him to be taught locally and are concerned about transport arrangements to other schools. Library shots of a typical busy school classroom. Shots of James Hool going to school alone, in class with head-teacher David Mansfield and having school lunch. Interview with James who said that he was a bit lonely and looking forward to playing with his friends again. Exterior shot of Idridgehay Parochial Primary School. Colour still of the education secretary Kenneth Baker who would have to give his permission for the school to close. Shots of James playing with football in playground on his own.
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