Schools: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 60387 · Tabled 16 Jun 2025 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Question
Asked by John Whitby
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support rural primary schools with declining pupil numbers.
Answer
Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 24 Jun 2025
The government recognises the challenges some schools are facing due to falling pupil rolls.Local authorities hold the statutory place planning function, ensuring there are sufficient schools in their area to meet the needs of pupils. It is for local auth...