Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 122089
Schools: Finance
Tabled: 19 March 2026
Answered: 8 April 2026
Question
Esther McVey
Conservative — Tatton
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 BaileySchool 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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