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 to work with........

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