Free Schools
(asked on 4th September 2017) - View Source
Question to the Department for Education:
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what target has been set for the number of free schools to be opened by 2020; and what the number is of free schools that have opened that have contributed towards that target.
This question was answered on 12th September 2017
We remain committed to an ambitious free schools programme that delivers choice, innovation and higher standards for parents. 29% of free schools inspected by Ofsted are rated outstanding.
By the end of September 2017, there will be 473 open free schools, university technical colleges and studio schools. There are currently 321 projects aiming to open in the future.