SCHOOLS are falling into disrepair because of a lack of funds, with classrooms, playgrounds and toilets not being maintained, according to a new report.

A survey of more than 1,000 school leaders found that four in five said they lack the funding needed to maintain their school buildings.

The school leaders union NAHT said almost a fifth of respondents reported that parts of their school estate, including specialist classrooms, laboratories, playgrounds, kitchens and toilets, cannot be maintained.