New figures obtained by the Liberal Democrats show that schools across England have accumulated a combined debt of more than £121 million.Primary school debt accounts for £34 million, and secondary schools for £86 million.

The figures, which are broken down by Local Education Authority, were uncovered by Liberal Democrat MP for Hornsey and Wood Green, Lynne Featherstone.

Commenting, Ms Featherstone said:

“These figures are deeply worrying.

“Children’s education must not be compromised because of these shocking levels of deficits across the country. We need to get to the bottom of why so many schools are struggling.”

In Haringey, the total debt is £904,556.