Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 122089

Schools: Finance

Tabled: 19 March 2026
Answered: 8 April 2026

Question

Esther McVey

ConservativeTatton

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the answer on 12 March 2026 to question 117273, if she will provide financial assistance to schools to accommodate pupils from nearby private schools that have closed.

Answer

Olivia Bailey
School funding is increasing by £1.7 billion in 2026/27, meaning that core school budgets will total £67 billion, an increase on the £65.3 billion provided in 2025/26.In 2026/27, the most deprived schools have, on average, attracted the largest per pupil ...

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