
1 

(1) This Order may be cited as the Designation of Rural Primary Schools (England) Order 2025.
(2) This Order comes into force on 18th December 2025.
(3) This Order extends to England and Wales.
2 
The schools named in the list called “List of local authority maintained rural primary schools 2025”, published on the Gov.uk website on 16th December 2025, are designated as rural primary schools in England.
3 
The Designation of Rural Primary Schools (England) Order 2024 is revoked.
For and on behalf of the Secretary of State
Matt Collins
Deputy Director
17th December 2025Department for Education
