Crumbling state of schools


A significant increase in pupil numbers is adding extra strain on damp and crumbling school buildings, according to a new survey which paints a “disgraceful picture” of the state of schools. 


Over half (58%) of the teachers taking part in a survey by the NASUWT teaching union reported the overall physical condition of their school has deteriorated since they began working there. The same proportion said there was not enough room for staff and pupils to move around their classroom safely and there were not enough toilets for staff and pupils. 


Seven in 10 (71%) said there were signs of leaks, damp or mould around the school and over three quarters (77%) said the temperature in their classroom was sometimes uncomfortable and they could not control it. Only 15% of teachers said their schools were fitted with sprinklers.

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