A report by London Councils reveals that falling birth rates in London have led to a notable decrease in demand for school places. Anticipated reductions in reception pupil numbers by 3.6% over four years correlate with a 20% drop in live births from 2012 to 2022, attributed mainly to rising housing costs. This trend also impacts funding for schools, leading to potential budget cuts and decisions like merging or closing schools. However, a few outer boroughs expect an increase in pupil admissions, indicating some regional variability in demographics despite the overarching decline.
The declining birth rate in London contributed to a significant drop in demand for school places, as highlighted by the London Councils' latest report.
London Councils attributed the predicted decrease in reception pupil numbers to a 20% decline in the birth rate from 2012 to 2022.
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