Half of England’s schools unfit due to leaks, mould and faulty toilets, poll finds
Summary
A survey of headteachers in England found that half of schools have parts that are unusable or in poor condition because of leaks, mold, broken toilets, and other problems. Many schools also lack proper facilities for children with special needs, and most headteachers say they don’t get enough money to fix these issues.Key Facts
- 50% of headteachers say parts of their schools are out of use or unfit due to damage like leaks, mold, or asbestos.
- 73% report problems with school toilets, with 8% closed and 65% not working properly.
- 41% say facilities for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are unfit.
- Nearly two-thirds (64%) say their playgrounds are unsuitable or closed.
- Many schools have safety issues, including faulty fire doors and broken boilers.
- 96% of headteachers say they don’t get enough money to maintain school buildings.
- The National Audit Office estimates it will cost £14 billion to fix England’s school buildings.
- The UK government plans to spend nearly £3 billion per year over the next decade to improve schools.
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