Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 104373
Free Schools: Dudley and Oldham
Tabled: 8 January 2026
Answered: 15 January 2026
Named DayQuestion
Nick Timothy
Conservative — West Suffolk
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to written statement 1163, on what grounds the Government approved the Eton Star academy projects in Dudley and Oldham.
Answer
Josh MacAlisterAll free school projects were evaluated in line with consistent criteria focusing on assessing the need for places and value for money. This included considering whether projects would provide a distinctive local offer and whether they would risk negative...
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