Because of falling pupil numbers he was laid off in 1870.

By the 1950s, pupil numbers were up to almost 500.

A new school room allowed pupil numbers to rise to nearly 500 by 1871.

Some believe the school should opt out and reduce pupil numbers.

However, pupil numbers were declining by the 1980s and in early 1989 the decision was made to close the school with effect from July 1991.

It was closed in 1999 due to falling pupil numbers.

The two schools were an immediate success and pupil numbers recovered to 180 by 1856.

The village school had to close because of falling pupil numbers.

In education, for example, we have a a rising pupil numbers.

All of these moves were due to growing pupil numbers.