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Schools: Rural Areas

Commons · Question 26530 · Tabled 2 Sep 2026 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 9 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to support schools in rural communities.

Answer

Answered by Georgia Gould, 9 Sep 2026

Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.The department is making a significant investment in the core schools budget in the 2026/27 financial year, with an extra £2.3 billion for schools.The schools natio...