Hi, Just a snipet of information that may be of use. My old primary school, The Burgh School in Galashiels is celebrating 125 years & in one newspaper article I found this: "Back when the school was founded in 1875, Mr Thomas Bain, from Tranent, was appointed head teacher on a wage of £200 per year, with his assistant slightly down the scale at a mere £70." Regards karen in Cheshire, UK