School Organisation Plan
Hammersmith and Fulham Council is launching a public consultation on its draft School Organisation Plan to address falling pupil numbers and surplus primary school places.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Cabinet approved a public consultation in October 2026 on a draft School Organisation Plan, aiming to manage primary school places. This plan addresses a sustained fall in pupil numbers, which has led to a surplus of 1,520 primary school places, representing 15.6% of capacity as of October 2025. The consultation will gather views on potential options, including reducing pupil admission numbers, federating schools, amalgamations, or closures.
Hounslow Council is also reviewing its school organisation plan, having acknowledged declining enrolment in July 2025. This decline is part of a national trend, with primary and nursery school populations falling due to reductions in birth rates since 2013. A School Organisation Plan outlines how a council will ensure sufficient high-quality school places and manage their structure and provision.
The Hammersmith and Fulham consultation is set to launch, gathering resident views on the draft plan and guiding principles. Hounslow Council's Schools Forum discussed the School Organisation Plan in July 2026, indicating ongoing work on the topic. Both councils are working to address the challenges posed by falling pupil numbers and surplus school capacity.
Key facts
- Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Cabinet approved a public consultation on a draft School Organisation Plan in October 2026. Source
- The borough of Hammersmith and Fulham faces a surplus of 1,520 primary school places as of October 2025. Source
- Hounslow Council's Cabinet acknowledged declining enrolment in July 2025. Source
- Primary and nursery school populations have been falling due to reductions in birth rates since 2013. Source
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