Below is a transcript of The Cross Lanes School Return, 1902, courtesy of  North Yorkshire County Record Office:

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The headteacher, Mr James Hill was assisted by Miss Annie Rider, there were 64 children on roll a Mrs J. Harrison, not on the staff pay roll, or listed as staff also taught the Infants.

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Age Range (5-12 years):

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The Return includes such things as: Tenure, Endowment, the School Building, Teaching Staff and caretaker, Curriculum, Government Grants, H.M. Inspector’s Report and Present School Managers.