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School Rebuilding Programme

Asked by Jim ShannonDemocratic Unionist PartyDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 28 April 2026UIN 129102

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many school rebuilding projects are underway under the school rebuilding programme.

Answered by Josh MacAlister

Education is a devolved matter, and the response outlines the information for England only.

We are investing almost £20 billion into the School Rebuilding Programme through to 2034/35, to rebuild over 750 schools and sixth-form colleges across England.

There are over 500 schools already in the programme, with well over half in delivery, and the department is currently identifying a further 250 schools to add to the programme. As of February 2026, we have worked with schools and Responsible Bodies to rebuild 51 schools through the School Rebuilding Programme, with 39 of these completed since July 2024.

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