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Research Summary: Guidance: Mainstream free school revenue funding
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- UK Department for Education
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 7 September 2026
- Last updated
- 1 October 2026
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The UK Department for Education has issued guidance detailing the calculation and allocation methodology for revenue funding designated for mainstream free schools for the 2026 to 2027 academic year. This guidance specifically addresses financial operations for this school type and period.
Why it matters
This guidance provides critical transparency and predictability for financial planning within the mainstream free school sector. Understanding these funding mechanisms is essential for institutions to forecast resources accurately and ensure operational stability over the specified academic year.
Key insights
- The guidance outlines the process for calculating revenue funding.
- It also specifies the methodology for allocating revenue funding.
- The funding pertains to mainstream free schools.
- The scope of this guidance is limited to the 2026 to 2027 academic year.
Source
UK Department for Education — https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mainstream-free-school-revenue-funding
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