How to complete the authority proforma tool (APT) 2025 to 2026
Information to help local authorities complete and submit their APT for 2025 to 2026.
Applies to England
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The authority proforma tool (APT) is designed to support local authorities in modelling different options for their funding formulae. It is also how local authorities submit details of their schools funding formulae to us, in accordance with arrangements set out by the Secretary of State for Education. The information submitted in the APT also allows us to calculate academy budgets and recoupment deductions to dedicated schools grant allocations.
Authority proforma tool (APT): purpose and process - instructions for local authorities for 2025 to 2026
Use the purpose and process guidance to understand the content and structure of the APT.
How to complete the authority proforma tool (APT): instructions for local authorities for 2025 to 2026
This step-by-step guide details how to complete the APT.
Schools block technical specification 2025 to 2026: for use in schools block allocations
Read the technical specification for detailed information about the schools block dataset contained in your APT.
How to download and return the authority proforma tool (APT): using the digital portal for 2025 to 2026
This step-by-step guide details how to download the APT and then resubmit to us when it has been completed.