School Rebuilding Programme

Infrastructure and Construction

Record date: 31 March 2026

Whole-life cost: Not disclosed
Published schedule: 01/11/2020 – Exempt under Section 22 - Information intended for future publication
NISTA delivery confidence: Not disclosed
Senior responsible owner: Jane Balderstone

What the project is for

The School Rebuilding Programme carries out major rebuilding and refurbishment projects at school and sixth-form college buildings across England. We have committed almost £20 billion investment in the School Rebuilding Programme through to 2034–35, delivering rebuilding projects at over 750 schools and sixth-form colleges across England. There are over 500 schools already in the programme and we will select a further 250 schools to join the programme by early 2027.

Departmental delivery commentary

Delivery confidence is Amber and is moving towards Green, reflecting strong performance against the programme’s key delivery metrics in 2025–26, including exceeding targets for both contract awards and project commencements, both by more than 10%. The government is investing almost £20 billion in the School Rebuilding Programme through to 2034–35, rebuilding or refurbishing buildings at over 750 schools and sixth-form colleges across England, with more than 500 projects already in the programme. The nomination round for the next 250 projects has now closed, and we will work closely with local authorities and other key stakeholders to assess applications, prioritising schools and sixth-form colleges in the worst condition and in areas where places are needed. Schools and sixth-form colleges selected for the School Rebuilding Programme will be confirmed by early 2027.

Schedule

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Cost

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Benefits

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