Some schools in England may have to close amid falling pupil numbers – report
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 (EPI) think tank.
The report says schools may be forced to consider “cost-cutting measures”, mergers with other schools, and closures due to the demographic changes.
Pupil numbers are projected to and the North East of England, according to the analysis.
