Free Schools: Dudley and Oldham
Commons · Question 104373 · Tabled 8 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to written statement 1163, on what grounds the Government approved the Eton Star academy projects in Dudley and Oldham.
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 15 Jan 2026
All free school projects were evaluated in line with consistent criteria focusing on assessing the need for places and value for money. This included considering whether projects would provide a distinctive local offer and whether they would risk negative...