Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 94466
Free Schools
Tabled: 25 November 2025
Answered: 4 December 2025
Question
Nick Timothy
Conservative — West Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will publish a list of meetings (a) ministers, and (b) officials have had since 22 October 2024 regarding the 44 free school applications that have been placed on hold.
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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