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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jasmine Norden

UK schools could lose £288m in funding due to falling pupil numbers, watchdog warns

Britain's schools are facing a potential £288 million funding shortfall next year due to an anticipated decline in primary school pupil numbers, the public spending watchdog has warned.

The National Audit Office (NAO) criticised the Department for Education (DfE) for failing to adequately support schools in adapting to these demographic shifts.

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