School Cohort Size Planner
Forecast intake for the years Beta children arrive, given local birth trends.
An intake of 60 falling 2% a year reaches 53 within six years — an 11.4% drop, and the point at which a two-form entry stops filling its classes.
School Cohort Size Planner
Frequently asked
Is the School Cohort Size Planner 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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