Financial Benchmarking

The Schools Financial Benchmarking Tool allows schools to compare their finances with similar schools, helping them review income, expenditure, balances and workforce structures to ensure resources are used effectively.

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Benchmarking helps schools make better‑informed decisions by comparing their spending with similar schools or academy trusts. It can prompt useful discussions, support peer learning, highlight different approaches to resource allocation, and help schools consider whether current spending is delivering the best possible outcomes for pupils or whether changes could improve results.