White British children are now minority in one in four schools

White British pupils are now the minority in one in four schools in England, according to new census data. In 72 schools, there are no white British pupils, and in 454 schools, they represent less than 2% of students. This demographic shift is prominent in cities like London and Birmingham, with some schools recording no white British students.

A study predicts that by 2063, white British people will be a minority in the UK, as the population of foreign-born and second-generation immigrants is expected to rise significantly. Concerns about immigration are influencing political support for parties like Reform.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson highlighted the educational challenges faced by white working-class students and announced an investigation into their underachievement. Issues such as poverty, inadequate resources, and teacher quality contribute to the educational gap between these students and their peers.