"Just over 88% of children in London were offered their first choice of primary school this year, slightly up on last year but below the national average, according to data by London's Councils."
"The lowest rate was in the City of London, where 73.91% of families secured their first preference, followed by Hammersmith and Fulham at 74.62%."
"Application numbers are affected by several factors, including London's falling birth rate and the severe shortage of affordable housing prompting families to leave the capital."
"Falling enrolment means less funding for schools. Ninety schools have closed or merged in the past five years."
In London, 88% of children were offered their first choice of primary school, slightly increasing from last year but still below the national average. The City of London had the lowest rate at 73.91%. Primary school applications fell by 3.5% to 80,658. A projected decline in pupil numbers may lead to a decrease of 2.5% in reception places over four years. Falling enrolment threatens school funding, with 90 schools closing or merging in the past five years.
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