"Schools in London could lose 45m in funding over the next four years as pupil numbers continue to fall, with secondary schools facing cuts to staff and curriculum as their budgets dwindle, a report has warned. Until now primary schools in the capital have been worst hit by falling birth rates, leading to around 90 school closures or mergers in the last five years, but the crisis is extending into secondary schools, which are facing large declines in numbers."
"Maintaining high education standards is the absolute priority for London's boroughs, but falling pupil numbers are putting real pressure on school budgets. Boroughs are doing all they can locally to manage this whilst ensuring London's education estate is protected, so school sites can continue to meet future need - particularly given the capital's acute housing pressures and ambitious targets for housing growth."
Schools in London could lose £45m in funding over the next four years as pupil numbers decline, with secondary schools facing staff and curriculum cuts as budgets shrink. Primary schools have seen about 90 closures or mergers in five years due to falling birth rates, and secondary demand is now falling sharply. Inner London is expected to see the steepest drops, with year 7 demand down 7.6% and reception places down 6.4%. The forecast implies cuts of £15m for primary and £30m for secondary budgets, risking narrowed curricula, reduced SEND support, and fewer GCSE options.
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