Council Education Spending in North EastLocal Authorities Ranked
All 12 local authorities in North East, ranked by education services spending. Data: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (2026-27), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Education services spending |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunderland | £1,238,000 |
| 2 | Gateshead | £1,232,000 |
| 3 | North Tyneside | £950,000 |
| 4 | Northumberland | £785,000 |
| 5 | Darlington | £657,000 |
| 6 | Newcastle upon Tyne | £650,000 |
| 7 | Hartlepool | £357,000 |
| 8 | Middlesbrough | £273,000 |
| 9 | South Tyneside | £120,000 |
| 10 | Redcar and Cleveland | £15,000 |
| 11 | Stockton-on-Tees | £-50,000 |
| 12 | County Durham | £-1,694,000 |