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Schools caught in ‘standoff’ over falling pupil rolls

Lords’ inquiry into falling pupil numbers also hears warnings about mixed-age classes, as well as a proposal that teachers could be retrained to work across different phases.

NFER: ‘Clear link’ between school disadvantage and falling rolls

Disadvantaged primary schools have seen pupil numbers fall at more than twice the rate of schools with the least pupil deprivation, new analysis shows.

Recent data published by the Department for Education (DfE) reinforced what primary schools across England already know: pupil numbers are falling fast.

Warning over NI undergraduate places if budget not agreed

Stormont departments may have to start making cuts from the end of July if a budget has not been agreed, a senior civil servant has warned.

English language requirements are about more than getting in

With sector debate about English language requirements often driven by anecdote and risk, Yinbo Yu presents findings from new UKCISA research – and argues the conversation needs to start from diversity, not assumption.

The number of spare primary and secondary places across England has increased by 15 per cent since 2023-24.

At the end of part one, we introduced Tom and William and discussed how inequalities are magnified at the Firm stage. This piece now walks through what happens to them at Insurance and Clearing.

The direction of travel for the 2026 UCAS admissions consultation is towards a reconceived and expanded Clearing.

Surge in universities accepting students without qualifications

One in 12 UK-based undergraduates is starting a full-time degree without any formal qualifications, an analysis of data shows.

Private school pupil numbers in England fall to lowest in at least a decade

The number of pupils in private schools in England has fallen to the lowest point in at least a decade, Government figures show.

Secondary pupil numbers fall for first time in a decade

The number of secondary school pupils has begun to fall for the first time in a decade, as a population bulge caused by a baby boom in the 2000s makes its way out of the school system.

Falling pupil numbers should lead to smaller class sizes, says union

Falling pupil numbers in England's schools should be used to cut class sizes, the largest education union has said.

Patients in so-called ‘dental deserts’ will benefit from the first sustained expansion of dental school places in nearly 20 years, with 50 extra dentists to be trained in the regions that need them most from 2027 onwards.

UK universities flying blind as visa refusals force admissions rethink

University leaders in the UK have warned that institutions are increasingly making high-stakes admissions and compliance decisions without enough shared data, as visa refusals, rising student costs and recruitment pressures reshape international recruitment strategies.

Rising travel costs add to uncertainty ahead of September student arrivals

Institutions are preparing for rising airfares and potential travel disruption ahead of key student intakes, while students and families navigate visa delays and broader affordability pressures.

Schools caught in ‘standoff’ over falling pupil rolls

NFER: ‘Clear link’ between school disadvantage and falling rolls

The widening disadvantage divide: Disadvantaged primary schools appear to be most affected by falling pupil numbers

Warning over NI undergraduate places if budget not agreed

English language requirements are about more than getting in

Spare school places hit record high

How the UCAS process magnifies inequality: part two

How the UCAS process magnifies inequality: part one

Surge in universities accepting students without qualifications

Private school pupil numbers in England fall to lowest in at least a decade

Secondary pupil numbers fall for first time in a decade

Falling pupil numbers should lead to smaller class sizes, says union

Brand new dental school places in 'dental deserts'

UK universities flying blind as visa refusals force admissions rethink

Rising travel costs add to uncertainty ahead of September student arrivals