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...