Academies Benchmark Report 2026

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The Academies Benchmark Report 2026 is out now! Your independent insight into the financial health of Trusts across the country.

The 14th annual Academies Benchmark Report reveals a mixed picture:

Strongest financial performance in three years, with only 36% of trusts in deficit in 2024/25 (down from 60% the year before).
Confidence remains low, as trusts predict steep declines in reserves over the next two years.
Secondary schools face the hardest hit, with reserves expected to drop 43% by 2026/27.

To read the full findings, click the link below to download your copy:

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Academies Benchmark Report 2026

Surveying almost 250 Trusts representing nearly 2,500 schools, this report delivers a financial snapshot of the Academy sector for the 2024/25 academic year.

Download the report here