Issue

School Place Shortage

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Hammersmith and Fulham Council is consulting on managing primary school places, addressing a significant surplus of capacity rather than a shortage.

Hammersmith and Fulham Council is set to launch a public consultation on a draft School Organisation Plan to manage primary school places. The council's Cabinet approved this consultation in October 2026, aiming to address a sustained fall in pupil numbers that has led to a significant surplus of capacity in primary schools.

As of October 2025, the borough faced a surplus of 1,520 primary school places, representing 15.6% of its total capacity. The consultation will gather views on potential options, including reducing pupil admission numbers, federating schools, amalgamations, or closures, as outlined in the draft plan.

No specific upcoming meetings are listed that directly address the management of school places or the Hammersmith and Fulham consultation. The consultation is set to launch, but no further dates for decisions or discussions are provided in the material.

Key facts

  1. Hammersmith and Fulham Council's Cabinet approved a public consultation on a draft School Organisation Plan in October 2026. Source
  2. The plan aims to address a sustained fall in pupil numbers leading to surplus capacity in primary schools. Source
  3. The borough faced a surplus of 1,520 primary school places, 15.6% of capacity, as of October 2025. Source
  4. Potential options include reducing pupil admission numbers, federating schools, amalgamations, or closures. Source
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