The report says schools may be forced to consider “cost-cutting measures”, mergers with other schools, and closures
Some schools in England could be forced to close as falling pupil numbers could make it difficult for them to remain financially viable, a report has warned. Schools could lose over £1 billion in funding by 2030 because of falling pupil rolls, according to the Education Policy Institute think tank.
The findings come ahead of National Offer Day for primary schools on Tuesday. A population bulge in England has been moving from primary schools into secondary schools. “Faced with this challenge, some of the most severely affected schools will struggle to stay viable. As these schools feel the squeeze, they will be forced to consider alternatives: mergers with other schools, difficult cost-cutting measures, and ultimately school closures.”
“This could then lead to mergers to ensure that schools remain financially viable or even school closures.” “In places where there is a more significant short-term drop in numbers, such as London and the North East, we urge the government to take a pragmatic, long-term view.
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