As we plunge into the student recruitment season I am bracing myself for one of the most crucial parts of the academic year. School budgets are driven by the number of students on roll in a school, so if schools don’t hit their pupil admission targets there can be significant sustainability concerns. Although we regularly hear about a shortage of school places, this time of year can be as nerve-wracking for headteachers as the build up to exam results.
This government has placed a great deal of emphasis on competition between schools and, whether we like it or not, it’s not going away any time soon.
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