UK Primary School Applications Fall as Birth Rate Decline Takes Hold
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 12:00 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
Applications for primary school places are declining across the UK, reflecting a falling birth rate that has particularly affected London. Several councils are already planning school closures or mergers in response.
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