Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 25741

Schools: Rural Areas

Tabled: 22 January 2025

Answered: 30 January 2025

Question

Stuart Anderson

Conservative — South Shropshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to increase funding for rural schools.

Answer

Catherine McKinnell

Through the dedicated schools grant, the department is increasing funding for mainstream schools to £48.7 billion in 2025/26. This is an increase of 2.15% per pupil in 2025/26, compared to 2024/25. The schools national funding formula (NFF) distributes fu...

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