§ Mr. WillisTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will list for each of the years(a) 2000–01 and (b) 2001–02 the average level of funding for (i) each secondary pupil in England and (ii) pupils attending specialist schools. [28963]
§ Mr. Timms[holding answer 21 January 2002]: The table provides the information requested at part (i):
Average funding per secondary pupil in England £ Year SSA Grants Total 2000–01 3,180 230 3,410 2001–02 3,310 380 3,690 Notes:
- 1. Figures reflect Education SSA (secondary sub-block) plus an estimate of all school related revenue grants in DfES's DEL relevant to secondary pupils (aged 11–15).
- 2. Secondary school grant figures are estimated in cases where grants are allocated for more than one phase of education.
901W - 3. Secondary schools grant figures include the specialist school element of the Standards Fund.
- 4. Figures are in cash terms.
- 5. 2001–02 figures are provisional as some grant allocations have still to be finalised.
- 6. Figures rounded to nearest £10.
In response to part (ii) of the question, specialist schools receive additional annual funding calculated from pupil numbers taken from the annual school census returns each year. In 2000–01 schools received £122 per pupil for all pupils up to 1,000 and over 1,200 pupils. In 2001–02 schools will receive £123 per pupil for all pupils up to 1,000 and over 1,200 pupils.