Over half of schools with RAAC have had it removed

More than half of RAAC-affected schools and colleges are either fully free of the substance or are in the process of having it removed, the Department for Education has reported.  

Fifty two of the schools with targeted grant funding have had RAAC removed, and a further 71 schools with RAAC are in the process of being rebuilt under the School Rebuilding Programme.

Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, said: "High-quality classrooms show every child that their education matters — and that their future matters to this government. We are repairing the fabric of our schools and restoring the pride pupils feel in their classrooms. 

"As part of our Plan for Change, we are delivering the largest school improvement programme in a generation—moving beyond short-term fixes to create lasting benefits for pupils, teachers, and communities."

"After years of neglect, we inherited a school estate in urgent need of repair. Now, with unprecedented long-term investment, we are breaking down barriers to opportunity and building schools where every child can thrive.

All affected schools have measures in place whilst permanent removal of RAAC continues, ensuring education and healthcare services keep running as we fix the foundations of our public services.