Free School

• A type of academy ran by a charity, often set up by parents
• How are they funded?

  State
• Do they have to follow the National Curriculum?

  No
• Are they inspected by Ofsted?

  Yes
• Can they have their own admissions policy?

  Yes
• Strengths:

  • Same as academies
  • Can meet the educational needs of an area (can change for different individuals)
• Weaknesses:

  • Free schools are sometimes ran by businesses