housing trends
Sutton Council is addressing declining birth rates by reducing primary school admission numbers due to demographic shifts.
In September 2026, Sutton Council's People Committee decided to reduce the published admission number for Devonshire Primary School from 90 to 60 pupils, effective from September 2027. This decision was made in response to a significant demographic shift in the borough, with declining birth rates impacting primary school numbers.
A report to the committee by the Head of Pupil Based Commissioning noted a forecast decline in primary school numbers, supported by 548 fewer births in Sutton in 2024 compared to 2016. While secondary school demand remains high, no further discussions or decisions on housing trends are currently scheduled.
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