A number of primary schools across Rutland and Melton have been given some Government funding, with some getting the maximum amount of just over £56,000.
The funding was given as part of the National Funding Formula’s (NFF) sparsity factor.
A number of schools in Rutland and Melton, and the Vale, have been awarded the funds. Photo: NEMM File Photo
The NFF aims to account for the particular challenges faced by small schools in rural areas by providing specific funding. In addition to this, the Government has already committed £2 billion for schools this year, as well as the highest pay increase for teachers in 30 years.
In 2023-24, eligible primary schools can be awarded up to £56,300, and eligible secondary schools can be awarded up to £81,900 through the NFF.
The primary schools in Rutland and Melton awarded Government funding as part of the NFF in 2023-24 are:
Ab Kettleby School: £56,300
Buckminster Primary School: £52,466
Great Dalby School: £5,863
Somerby Primary School: £56,300
Stathern Primary School: £41,943
Billesdon Church of England Primary School: £48,708
Croxton Kerrial Church of England Primary School: £56,300
Frisby Church of England Primary School: £32,923
Harby Church of England Primary School: £15,127
Hose Church of England Primary School (newly attracting sparsity funding as of 2023-2024): £7,319
Long Clawson Church of England Primary School: £56,300
Old Dalby Church of England Primary School: £13,380
Redmile Church of England Primary School: £56,300
Scalford Church of England Primary School: £56,300
Tugby Church of England Primary School: £56,300
Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School: £41,191
Hallaton Church of England Primary School: £44,950
St Peter's Church of England Primary School Wymondham: £56,300
Edith Weston Academy: £34,483
Empingham Church of England Primary School: £50,963
Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School: £56,300
Great Casterton Church of England Primary School: £12,654
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School: £18,129
Rutland and Melton MP Alicia Kearns said: "We are very fortunate to have so many wonderful local schools serving our rural communities. However rurality also presents additional challenges, and I am pleased that the National Funding Formula (NFF) now recognises these challenges, ensuring these schools have the same opportunities to grow as any school in more urban settings.
"This funding will ensure that our schools have even more support to give our children access to the very best education they deserve, no matter where they live."
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