3.5.5
Original Document
Forecasts by the City Council’s Children, Young People and Families Directorate show a steady increase in the number of primary and secondary school places within city centre wards. There is currently no shortage of primary school places in Birmingham city centre and some of the future needs can be provided within existing schools and plans for further extension of some city centre schools. However if Birmingham city centre is to accommodate more family oriented housing in the future, there may be a need in the future for more schools and a more diverse range of schools.
Plain English Translation
We predict that the city centre will see a steady increase demand for primary and secondary school places. At the moment there are more than enough primary school places in Birmingham city centre, especially when allowing for plans to extend some city centre schools. However if Birmingham city centre is to have more family homes in the future there may also be a need for more schools.