I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information:

1. Have you seen a rise in applications to schools in total in your area in January and February this year compared to January and February in 2024?

2. What percentage rise in applications to schools in total in your area have you seen in January and February this year compared to January and February in 2024?

3. Have you seen a rise in applications to primary schools in your area in January and February this year compared to January and February in 2024?

4. Have you seen a rise in applications to secondary schools in your area in January and February this year compared to January and February in 2024?

5. Have you seen a rise in applications to sixth forms in your area in January and February this year compared to January and February in 2024?

6. Are you aware of any private schools in your area closing or announcing plans to close since September 2024?