Agenda item

Claire White introduced the report (Item 14), which set out the key school benchmarking information for 2017/18 in a chart/graph format and highlighted any significant points to note regarding West Berkshire’s position compared to its statistical neighbour authorities and all other unitary authorities.

Claire White reported that the report was submitted to the Schools’ Forum on an annual basis. The information showed that West Berkshire’s position was similar to the previous year however, this was expected to change with the introduction of the National Funding Formula.  

According to the chart under Appendix G, some local authorities still had a much lower spend on children with high needs in 2017/18. The final two graphs under appendices I and J showed funding versus attainment. West Berkshire received lower than average funding however achieved higher than average attainment.

RESOLVED that the Schools’ Forum noted the report.