Nottingham City Council has received a £2.9 million package of investment to improve the condition, safety and energy efficiency of school buildings across the city.
At today’s Executive Board meeting, the Council agreed to accept £2.65 million in School Condition Allocation grant funding from the Department for Education for 2025/26, alongside £273,186 in Devolved Formula Capital funding for maintained schools.
The funding will be used to carry out essential health and safety maintenance such as roofing, heating and structural works at schools across Nottingham.
Eleven priority projects have been identified, with a further £459,441 set aside as a contingency to respond quickly to urgent or emergency works.
Planned improvements include major roofing works at Crabtree Primary, Carrington Primary, Southwold Primary, Dunkirk Primary, Heathfield Primary, Walter Halls Primary and Rise Park Primary, along with heating upgrades at Seely Primary, Melbury Primary and Fernwood Primary.
The Council has also approved the use of up to £300,000 from the Building Schools for the Future Lifecycle Reserve to fund condition and maintenance works at Rosehill Special School, helping to ensure the building remains safe and fit for purpose.
Councillor Cheryl Barnard, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: “This investment is about making sure our school buildings are safe, warm and weatherproof, so children can learn in the best possible environment.
“The condition of the school estate is a real challenge nationally, and the level of need in Nottingham far outweighs the funding available. That’s why we’ve prioritised projects that address health and safety risks, reduces risk of temporary closures and prevent disruption to learning..
“By targeting this funding carefully and keeping a contingency in place for emergencies, we’re protecting pupils, staff and families while making the most effective use of every pound.”
Works are expected to be delivered during the 2025/26 financial year, with some projects completing in summer 2026.
Most of the projects are continuations of works already underway, which could not be fully completed previously due to budget and timing constraints. Where possible, work will be scheduled during school holidays.