Reception Intake Forecaster
Reception and kindergarten intake projected forward from today's birth numbers.
A reception intake of 1,056 falls to 955 within five years and 863 within ten — an 18.3% decline driven entirely by births that have already happened.
Reception Intake Forecaster
Frequently asked
Is the Reception Intake Forecaster free?
Yes. Every tool on AlphaBetaMinds is free, needs no account and has no usage limit.
Does this tool store what I type?
No. It runs entirely in your browser. Your inputs are never sent to our server, and nothing is logged.
How accurate is it?
It uses the McCrindle generation boundaries (Gen Alpha 2010–2024, Gen Beta 2025–2039) and UN World Population Prospects vital rates. Sources and formulas are on our methodology page.
Can I use the result in an article or report?
Yes, with a credit and a link back to this page. See our terms of use for the full licence.
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