A debate about the future of the county's 422 schools has been triggered after analysis established the number of children in the education system is falling from a peak of nearly 10,000 in the current year eight to fewer than 7,000 in the 2027 reception intake.

Pupil numbers in Norfolk schools are falling (Image: Simon Finlay)

Funding for schools is directly linked to pupil numbers, so the drop will have a significant impact on budgets, threatening sustainability of some of them.

While Norfolk County Council does not have direct control over all schools, officials are urging school leaders and governors........

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