Thousands of children fail to secure place at first-choice secondary school in LondonAdmission rates for first-choice secondary schools in London varied significantly, with certain boroughs experiencing substantial decreases in acceptance rates.
Decline in London school pupil numbers to continueDeclining birth rates in London are causing a decrease in demand for school places.London Councils report predicts a 3.6% decrease in reception pupils over four years.
Sadiq Khan dials down call for national free school meals due to '22bn black hole'The London mayor calls for a national conversation about universal free school meals amidst fiscal challenges.
GCSE results 2024: London students get best grades in country as top marks fall nationwideLondon consistently achieves the highest GCSE scores, reflecting regional disparities in education across the UK.