Free Schools
Commons · Question 5326 · Tabled 1 Jun 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Steve Barclay
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what her planned timeline is for the delivery of new free schools approved in principle, including the (a) key stages from approval to opening, (b) typical duration of each stage and (c) factors impacting deliv
Answer
Answered by Josh MacAlister, 9 Jun 2026
New free school projects that are centrally delivered by the department typically progress through six key stages: pre‑feasibility (including finding a suitable site), feasibility, procurement, design and planning, construction and handover, and post‑comp...