In June 2025, we surveyed over 350 senior leaders, identifying those who were at least ‘slightly concerned’ about the impact of falling pupil numbers, providing new insights into how school funding and demographic challenges are impacting schools.
Research Bite: Falling Pupil Numbers in England – Strategies from School and Trust Leaders
With falling pupil numbers continuing to impact schools, this Research Bite shares key insights from our latest research, and some of the strategies school and trust leaders are deploying, which may help to inform discussions at your school.
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Blog: Senior leaders under pressure as pupil numbers fall
The first blog of a two-part series considering the challenges impacting schools, explores the extent to which school budgets have been impacted, and how schools are responding to the decline in pupil numbers.
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Blog: The state of additional support needs and services in English schools
The second blog in this series explores how pupil needs are changing, support for teachers and responses from senior leaders.
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