Schools in the local authority - Find a freedom of information request

Request

I'd like to request the following information is revealed:

1)The total number of schools in the local authority.

2) Of these, the number of schools using some form of 'temporary or emergency accommodation' for some of their functions, as of 5th September 2023.

(Examples of temporary accommodation being used (marquee, portacabin, disused office space etc.)

Decision

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you.

1) Lincolnshire County Council have 362 schools, of which 188 are Academies and 174 are maintained.

2) These schools do not have any “emergency” accommodation but do have a total of 114 mobile units on 74 sites (20 Academies & 54 Maintained). 76 of the units are used for mainstream education and 28 units are used for Early Years/Wrap Around Provision.

Reference number
FOI 7767737
Date request received
04/09/23
Date of decision
26/09/23