Guidance
16 to 19 funding: in-year growth for 2025 to 2026
Information about in-year growth funding for 16 to 19 education (including up to 24 for those with high needs) for academic year 2025 to 2026.
Applies to England
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August 2025
Each year, we review the early data returns from institutions delivering 16 to 19 education (including up to age 24 for those with high needs) and award in-year growth where necessary, subject to affordability.
This is our expected method for calculating in-year growth awards for academic year 2025 to 2026.
All references to R04 in this guidance mean the R04 student figure with a 1 November reference date applied.
Updates to this page
Published 27 August 2025