Laura Sharman 11 January 2019

Nearly one in three council-run secondary schools are in the red

Almost one in three local authority maintained secondary schools were in a financial deficit in 2017-18, new research has revealed.

The report, from the Education Policy Institute, found some schools have very large deficits, with one in every 10 council-run school having a deficit of over 10% of their total income.

The number of special schools in the red has also nearly doubled since 2014, with an average deficit of nearly a quarter of a million pounds, the analysis found.

The proportion of primary schools in deficit is significantly lower than secondary schools, at 8% in 2017-18.

However, the research did also find that more than 34% of secondary schools have balances deemed as 'excessive' according to the Department for Education.

The report calls on the Government to consider whether higher per pupil funding is needed before the Spending Review and if more help or advice can be offered to those schools facing large deficits.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Activites Assistants (CASUAL)

Durham County Council
£24,404 (12.65 p.a. hour) - £25,183 (£13.05 p.a. hour)
This is an exciting opportunity for Casual Activities Assistants to join our Leisure and Sport Service.   Leisure Centres are
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Pension Administration Officer

Durham County Council
£24,404 to £25,183 p.a. (Grade 3) Pay award pending
A vacancy has arisen within Pension Services for an Administration Officer to provide admin and data support to the pensions team and members of the L Durham
Recuriter: Durham County Council

County Attendance Officer

Oxfordshire County Council
£37035 - £39513
We are seeking to recruit to the role of County Attendance Officer on a permanent basis to work predominately across the North or the South of the county. The team works across the whole of Oxfordshire so flexibility to work in other areas is also require County Hall, Oxford
Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council

Software Engineer Starter

West Northamptonshire Council
£26914
We're looking for an exceptional human to join our digital team to learn the skills and put them into practice, designing, developing and maintaining websites, mobile apps & AI. You'll join us on our journey as we create better end-to-end services for our Northampton
Recuriter: West Northamptonshire Council

Executive Director - Growth, Enterprise and Environment

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
£139,111.00 (pay award pending)
This is a chance to make a significant difference to the lives of families across our borough – and to seriously improve your quality of life. Redcar and Cleveland House, Kirkleatham Street, Redcar, TS10 1RT
Recuriter: Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council
Linkedin Banner