State of Admissions 2025/26

From enrolment trends and waitlist pressures to changing parent expectations and the growing role of data and technology, this report captures both the challenges schools are facing and the progress they’re making, whilst sharing ideas and actionable tips along the way.

Some of what you’ll learn

• What parents value most when choosing a school (hint: it’s not facilities)
• How school size plays into the country’s documented enrolment trends
• Why waitlists are no longer an admin task, but a strategic pipeline
• Where admissions teams are investing time, skills and technology
• How schools are planning for enrolment growth in 2026 and beyond