"The National Audit Office report indicates that a failure to account for England's falling birthrate is leading to a potential 1 billion fall in pupil funding over the next three years, with a significant impact on local authorities and schools."
"Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown expressed concern over the Department for Education's slow response to declining pupil numbers, emphasizing the need for better use of information to support schools and ensure education quality."
England's falling birthrate is leading to a surplus of school places and a projected decline of over 1 billion in pupil funding over three years. The Department for Education began tracking demographic risks only in 2024, despite falling primary enrolments since 2018. The lack of a clear strategy and communication from the DfE is causing difficulties for local authorities and schools. A further 7% decline in enrolments is expected by 2030, prompting concerns over school closures and mergers due to funding being linked to pupil numbers.
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