Schools face tight budgets as rising costs may outstrip growth in funding – IFS

School costs could rise by around 3.6% in 2025/26 (PA) - (PA Wire)

State schools in England could face “very tight” budgets as rising costs are likely to outstrip the growth in school funding, a report has estimated.

School costs could rise by around 3.6% in 2025/26 if the pay review body follows the Government’s recommendation for a 2.8% pay award for teachers in 2025, according to the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS).