Faith Schools: Higher Education
Lords · Question HL16607 · Tabled 21 Apr 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Deech
To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that children who spend the majority of their schooling hours in religious education are enabled to take national examinations and apply for admission to higher education institutions.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 29 Apr 2026
State‑funded schools with a religious character may teach religious education in line with their faith, but they are subject to the same requirements as other state‑funded schools to promote community cohesion and to teach a broad and balanced curriculum....