Demographic Changes
Sutton Council is addressing declining primary school numbers due to demographic shifts, reducing admission places at Devonshire Primary.
Sutton Council's People Committee decided in September 2026 to reduce Devonshire Primary School's published admission number from 90 to 60 pupils, effective from September 2027. This decision responds to a significant demographic shift in the borough, marked by declining birth rates impacting primary school numbers.
A report presented by the Head of Pupil Based Commissioning noted 548 fewer births in Sutton in 2024 compared to 2016, forecasting a decline in primary school demand. While secondary school demand remains high, the council is adjusting primary school provision to align with these changing population characteristics.
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