Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 46678
Secondary Education: Finance
Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 29 April 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans she has to reduce the number of local authority maintained secondary schools which are operating a deficit.
Answer
Catherine McKinnellSchool funding is increasing by £3.2 billion in 2025/26, compared to 2024/25, taking total core school budgets to over £64.8 billion this year.The department offers various resources and guidance to help both maintained schools and academies to manage the...
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