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Holcombe Grammar School: Concrete

Asked by Tristan OsborneLabourDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 29 June 2026UIN 12597

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the status is of RAAC roof repairs for Holcolmbe Grammar School, formerly Chatham Grammar School for Boys, in Chatham and Aylesford constituency.

Answered by Josh MacAlister

The department is working closely with the Thinking Schools Academy Trust to remove reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete at Holcombe Grammar School, formerly Chatham Grammar School for Boys.

The Trust confirmed in May that the first phase of works has been completed. Proposals for a second, more complex area have been submitted and will proceed shortly.

Departmental officials continue to support the Trust to progress the project as quickly as possible whilst minimising disruption to education.

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