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.
Half of primary pupils now taught in academies
The DfE has published its latest census figures on schools and pupil characteristics. Here are some of the key trends.
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.
Catholic MAT to grow by 50% as mergers gather pace
The trust will take on 10 new schools if plans are approved this month, amid a wider consolidation of Catholic academies.
Councils’ bids to overturn special school cancellations rejected
Six councils’ pleas to ministers to overturn the cancellations of government-funded special free school projects have been rejected.