Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 94464
Free Schools
Tabled: 25 November 2025
Answered: 4 December 2025
Question
Nick Timothy
Conservative — West Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what representations she has received from (a) headteachers, (b) applicant groups and (c) local authorities on the 44 free school applications that have been placed on hold since 22 October 2024.
Answer
Josh MacAlisterThe department is reviewing 44 projects as part of the mainstream free school pipeline review, to ensure they continue to meet localised need for places, consider whether they provide a unique educational offer and are not to the detriment of the other sc...
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