S2e’s Condition Improvement Fund Insights 2024/25

We are delighted to share with you S2e’s inaugural Condition Improvement Fund Insights for CIF outcomes in 2024/25.

As education specialists, we are committed to delivering the best service underpinned by the latest insights and developments in the sector. We regularly produce analysis on funding and guidance from across the education sector, including on the Condition Improvement Fund results. This year, we have decided to begin sharing some of this knowledge to enable more informed conversations around capital spending in our schools and academies.

S2e’s Condition Improvement Fund Insights Report

This report examines the data released on the most recent CIF outcomes against historical CIF results, providing insightful analysis on long-term trends and subsequent implications for CIF-eligible institutions.

We understand that estates teams and key decision-makers across the education sector are inundated with mandatory guidance and information to digest, so we’ve kept our analysis succinct, focusing on the areas we think are most interesting.

Key CIF Insights include:

  • The wider context of the school condition allocation and CIF

  • Trends in funding allocation: Analysis of how funding has been distributed over recent years, identifying any patterns or shifts that may affect future CIF applications.

  • Patterns in the most successful project types

  • Regional variations: Detailed breakdowns of funding outcomes and success rates at a regional level

  • Successful schools and CDC Condition band data

Download the full CIF report

To access the full report, please click here.

Condition Improvement Funding Expertise

At S2e, our experienced team is ready to assist you in enhancing your CIF application, ensuring that your projects are well-positioned for funding success. Whether you need guidance on the application process or strategic advice on prioritising projects, we are here to help.

 If you would like to discuss any of the information in the report or need further assistance on how S2e can help improve your CIF success rate, please contact us on on 0116 5070130 or email enquire@s2e.org.uk.

 Chloe Pett, Head of Insight at S2e

Adam RichardsSurveyors to EducationCondition Improvement Fund