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35 new free schools providing more than 22,000 places announced

New schools announced alongside a survey of free school headteachers.

Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has yesterday approved 35 new free school applications, creating more than 22,000 additional school places for children across England.

Establishing new schools is a vital part of the government’s plan for education - boosting choice for parents and helping drive up standards across the board.

The announcement comes as a survey published yesterday (30 September 2014) reveals the positive impact free school headteachers say their schools are having on raising the standard of education in neighbouring schools.

The representative survey shows how free schools are bringing new ideas and approaches to education:

  • 84% of free schools are collaborating with neighbouring schools, or plan to do so
  • 72% of headteachers say they are having a positive impact on schools in their local area - often by competition or collaboration
  • two-thirds offer an alternative to the national curriculum in some or all subjects
  • around half have an extended school day

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