House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
School Funding Update
30 January 2020 · Department for Education
Proposed by Nick Gibb Con Bognor Regis and Littlehampton
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- School funding in England for 2020-21 will include minimum per pupil funding levels
- An extra 2.6 billion is being invested in 2020-21 as part of a 14 billion three-year plan
- A new website provides public access to view school funding allocations through the NFF
Issue summary
The statement outlines updates to school funding in England for 2020-21, including minimum per pupil funding levels and additional investment through the National Funding Formula.
Action requested
Local authorities are required to deliver minimum per pupil funding levels to all schools. The government is investing an extra £14 billion over three years, starting with £2.6 billion in 2020-21. A new website has been launched for public access to see school funding allocations through the NFF.
Key facts
- Every secondary school will receive at least £5,000 per pupil and every primary school at least £3,750 per pupil in 2020-21.
- Local authorities are required to deliver these minimum levels under the National Funding Formula (NFF).
- An extra £14 billion will be invested over three years, with £2.6 billion provided in 2020-21.
- The government is providing an additional £7.1 billion by 2022-23 compared to 2019-20 levels.
- A new website at https://skillsfunding.service.gov.uk/national-funding-formula/2020-2021/start allows public access to school funding allocations through the NFF.
- Pupil Premium rates will increase in line with inflation in 2020-21.
- A report on school funding over the past decade has been published.