The State of School Lettings 2026: What the latest data tells us
How much are schools really making from lettings? Which facilities are in the highest demand? When are schools busiest? And how much opportunity is there to make better use of school facilities outside the school day?
These are important questions for schools and Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) looking to increase lettings revenue, improve facility utilisation and make the most of the spaces they already have.
Our latest State of School Lettings 2026 report explores real booking data from schools across the UK, uncovering the trends shaping the school lettings market today.
From school lettings revenue and facility utilisation to booking trends, pricing and community engagement, the report provides a detailed look at how schools are using their facilities and the opportunities available to them.
For schools already running a lettings programme, the data can provide useful benchmarks for understanding performance. For schools looking to grow their lettings income, it highlights where demand exists and where there may be opportunities to make more of available space.
What’s inside the State of School Lettings 2026 report?
- School lettings revenue – how much income schools are generating from letting their facilities
- Booking trends – how demand changes throughout the year and across different periods
- Facility demand – which types of school facilities are being booked and how demand varies
- Utilisation – what the data tells us about how school spaces are being used
- Pricing – insights into booking prices across different types of school facilities
- Community engagement – how school facilities are being used by local communities
- Booking sources – where school lettings bookings are coming from
- Key industry insights – standout statistics and findings from the data
- Practical takeaways – considerations for schools looking to improve their lettings programme
