Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Schools' Forum meeting
Kensington and Chelsea Schools' Forum discussed a projected £1.2 million drop in school reserves by March 2026, mainly due to academisation.
At the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Schools' Forum meeting in November 2025, a report indicated that schools are projected to see a £1.2 million decrease in their total reserves by March 2026. This decline is primarily attributed to the academisation of St Thomas More school, according to the Public Reports Pack.
The report highlighted that total school reserves are forecast to fall to £3.656 million by 31 March 2026, down from £4.860 million on 31 March 2025. The DSG Monitoring 2025-26 and Forecast School Balances document provides a detailed forecast of these balances.
Key facts
- Kensington and Chelsea schools are projected to see a £1.2 million decrease in reserves by March 2026. Source
- Total school reserves are forecast to fall to £3.656 million by 31 March 2026. Source
- The decrease in reserves is primarily attributed to the academisation of St Thomas More school. Source
- A report on school reserves was presented at the Schools' Forum meeting in November 2025. Source
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