The RISE grant provides targeted intervention funding to schools in England identified by Ofsted as needing improvement. It supports collaboration with high-quality organisations to deliver bespoke improvement activities over 12-24 months. The programme aims to raise educational standards and break the link between background and success by leveraging expertise from across the school system.
Eligible applicants are public sector schools in England identified by Ofsted as needing improvement, including those previously due for structural intervention or graded Requires Improvement. Schools are contacted directly; no application process.
