--- title: "DfE SRP 2026: Up to 250 Schools Will Be Selected — Will Yours Be One?" description: "The software solution for school compliance and premises management. DfE SRP 2026: Up to 250 Schools Will Be Selected — Will Yours Be One?" image: https://statlog.co.uk/hubfs/SRP.png --- [![Statlog logo-02](https://statlog.co.uk/hubfs/Statlog%20logo-02.svg "Statlog logo-02")](https://26498344.hs-sites-eu1.com/home) [![Statlog logo-02-1](https://statlog.co.uk/hubfs/Statlog%20logo-02-1.svg "Statlog logo-02-1")](https://26498344.hs-sites-eu1.com/home) - [Home](https://statlog.co.uk) - [About](https://statlog.co.uk/about) - Personas - [Site Manager](https://statlog.co.uk/site-manager) - [School Business Manager](https://statlog.co.uk/school-business-managers) - [Headteacher](https://statlog.co.uk/headteacher) - [Governing Body](https://statlog.co.uk/governing-body) - [Trusts, Dioceses and Local Authorities](https://statlog.co.uk/trusts-dioceses-and-local-authorities) - [Consultants](https://statlog.co.uk/consultants) - [Solutions](https://statlog.co.uk/solutions) - [News & Insights](https://statlog.co.uk/news-insights) - [Podcast](https://statlog.co.uk/podcast) - [Case Studies](https://statlog.co.uk/case-studies) - [Sign in](https://app.statlog.co.uk/sign_in) [Follow Us](https://www.linkedin.com/company/statlog/) [Subscribe](https://www.youtube.com/@StatlogUK) [Contact](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-contact) [Follow Us](https://www.linkedin.com/company/statlog/) [Subscribe](https://www.youtube.com/@Statloguk) [Contact](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-contact) [Follow Us](https://www.linkedin.com/company/statlog/) [Subscribe](https://www.youtube.com/@StatlogUK) [Contact](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-contact) - [Home](https://statlog.co.uk) - [About](https://statlog.co.uk/about) - Personas - [Site Manager](https://statlog.co.uk/site-manager) - [School Business Manager](https://statlog.co.uk/school-business-managers) - [Headteacher](https://statlog.co.uk/headteacher) - [Governing Body](https://statlog.co.uk/governing-body) - [Trusts, Dioceses and Local Authorities](https://statlog.co.uk/trusts-dioceses-and-local-authorities) - [Consultants](https://statlog.co.uk/consultants) - [Solutions](https://statlog.co.uk/solutions) - [News & Insights](https://statlog.co.uk/news-insights) - [Podcast](https://statlog.co.uk/podcast) - [Case Studies](https://statlog.co.uk/case-studies) - [Sign in](https://app.statlog.co.uk/sign_in) [Contact](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-contact) Statlog News & Insights #### Share this [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/dfe-srp-2026-up-to-250-schools-will-be-selected-will-yours-be-one&text=DfE%20SRP%202026:%20Up%20to%20250%20Schools%20Will%20Be%20Selected%20—%20Will%20Yours%20Be%20One) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/dfe-srp-2026-up-to-250-schools-will-be-selected-will-yours-be-one&t=DfE%20SRP%202026:%20Up%20to%20250%20Schools%20Will%20Be%20Selected%20—%20Will%20Yours%20Be%20One) [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/dfe-srp-2026-up-to-250-schools-will-be-selected-will-yours-be-one&t=DfE%20SRP%202026:%20Up%20to%20250%20Schools%20Will%20Be%20Selected%20—%20Will%20Yours%20Be%20One) # DfE SRP 2026: Up to 250 Schools Will Be Selected — Will Yours Be One? by [**Richard Melis**](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/author/richard-melis) on 17 Mar 2026, 16:57:34 If your school buildings have moved beyond routine maintenance and require total replacement, the School Rebuilding Programme (SRP) is **typically the primary funding route**. Rather than a standard grant, the SRP is a centrally delivered capital programme. The Department for Education (DfE) funds the project and manages the major construction, working in partnership with your Responsible Body (RB) to deliver the new site ([DfE guidance on SRP](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-rebuilding-programme/school-rebuilding-programme)). **The Scale:** The DfE’s policy trajectory is to expand the programme by up to 250 schools across upcoming rounds, rather than holding a single intake for 2026 ([SRP nomination guidance](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-rebuilding-programme-nomination/nominate-a-school-for-the-school-rebuilding-programme--3); [TES overview](https://www.tes.com/magazine/analysis/general/dfe-school-buildings-estates-strategy-all-you-need-know)). **The Outcome:** Selected sites receive a brand-new or fully refurbished building designed to the strict DfE Output Specification (OS), which **generally aligns with Net Zero Carbon in Operation (NZCiO) principles** ([DfE Output Specification](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/output-specification-generic-design-brief-and-technical-annexes)). --- ### Key Dates and the Nomination Portal The nomination portal is currently open. The deadline to submit a nomination is midday on Thursday, 23 April 2026 ([SRP nomination portal guidance](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-rebuilding-programme-nomination/nominate-a-school-for-the-school-rebuilding-programme--3)). This deadline is the **main cutoff to enter the pipeline for this round**. Entries submitted after this point will not typically be considered for the current cycle. --- ### Who Submits the Nomination? Individual schools cannot nominate themselves for the SRP. Nominations must be submitted by your Responsible Body—the entity that legally oversees the estate ([DfE guidance](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-rebuilding-programme-nomination/nominate-a-school-for-the-school-rebuilding-programme--3)): - Academies: Your Multi-Academy Trust (MAT). - Maintained Schools: Your Local Authority (LA). - Voluntary Aided Schools: Typically your Diocese or Governing Body. To be considered, you have to present a case to your RB so they put your site forward as a priority. --- ### How to Qualify: The Two Routes Simply having an aging building is not enough. You must prove severe condition need through one of two **commonly recognised pathways**: | Route | The Rule | Best For | | --- | --- | --- | | Block Nomination | You would typically need to show around 1,200m² (GIFA) of "Severe Condition Need." | Large secondary blocks or entire primary schools where the structure is actively failing. | | Exceptional Case | No size limit, but you must prove the building is at imminent risk of closure (e.g., structural failure). | Schools dealing with RAAC, severe structural cracks, or major asbestos issues making the building unsafe. | *(Note: DfE guidance focuses on demonstrating extensive severe condition need and safety risk, rather than fixed thresholds.)* --- ### The Evidence Requirement The DfE requires more than the high-level snapshots provided in your existing Condition Data Collection (CDC2) reports (CDC programme overview). To build a successful nomination, your RB must provide additional professional evidence, **ideally recent**, to prove the exact severity of the deterioration. This includes: - Structural engineer surveys - Specialist building reports - Clear photographic evidence This aligns with DfE expectations for robust, verifiable condition evidence to support prioritisation decisions ([SRP guidance](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-rebuilding-programme/school-rebuilding-programme)). --- ### The New DfE Output Specification (OS) If you secure an SRP spot, the new build must adhere to the latest DfE Output Specification. This standard is heavily data-driven and **increasingly reflects a Net Zero approach**, including: - Net Zero Carbon in Operation (NZCiO): Significant use of air source heat pumps, extensive solar arrays, and high-performance building fabrics, with a strong move away from fossil fuels. - Climate Resilience: Buildings must be explicitly designed to mitigate future climate risks, specifically overheating and flooding. - Modern Methods of Construction (MMC): A strong shift towards standardised, factory-built components to speed up delivery. These requirements are set out within the DfE’s Output Specification and technical annexes ([DfE OS documents](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/output-specification-generic-design-brief-and-technical-annexes)). Even if a site does not secure an SRP spot this round, these OS standards clearly signal the DfE's direction of travel. Future capital funding and Renewal & Retrofit grants will increasingly favour estates that align with this Net Zero approach. --- ### Next Steps If a specific block or school within your trust meets the **indicative 1,200m² threshold** or the exceptional case criteria, the immediate step is to confirm whether your Responsible Body has logged into the portal and started gathering the required professional evidence. --- [Statlog](http://www.statlog.co.uk)....More than just compliance and premises software Topics: [Multi-Academy trust](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/tag/multi-academy-trust) [Strategic](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/tag/strategic) [Building Survey](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/tag/building-survey) [School](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/tag/school) [Site Team](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/tag/site-team) [Budget](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/tag/budget) [Efficiency](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/tag/efficiency) [Captial Programme Manager](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/tag/captial-programme-manager) [Conditional Assessment](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/tag/conditional-assessment) [School Survey](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/tag/school-survey) [DfE](https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/tag/dfe) #### Share this [Share on Twitter](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/dfe-srp-2026-up-to-250-schools-will-be-selected-will-yours-be-one&text=DfE%20SRP%202026:%20Up%20to%20250%20Schools%20Will%20Be%20Selected%20—%20Will%20Yours%20Be%20One) [Share on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/dfe-srp-2026-up-to-250-schools-will-be-selected-will-yours-be-one&t=DfE%20SRP%202026:%20Up%20to%20250%20Schools%20Will%20Be%20Selected%20—%20Will%20Yours%20Be%20One) [Share on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://statlog.co.uk/statlog-news-insights/dfe-srp-2026-up-to-250-schools-will-be-selected-will-yours-be-one&t=DfE%20SRP%202026:%20Up%20to%20250%20Schools%20Will%20Be%20Selected%20—%20Will%20Yours%20Be%20One) ### No Comments Yet Let us know what you think - 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