Free Schools
Commons · Question 94464 · Tabled 25 Nov 2025 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what representations she has received from (a) headteachers, (b) applicant groups and (c) local authorities on the 44 free school applications that have been placed on hold since 22 October 2024.
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 4 Dec 2025
The department is reviewing 44 projects as part of the mainstream free school pipeline review, to ensure they continue to meet localised need for places, consider whether they provide a unique educational offer and are not to the detriment of the other sc...