Faith Schools

• A school which has a religious character and a link to a particular religious organisation
• How is it funded?

  State
• Does it have to follow the National Curriculum?

  Yes - but focuses more on the religion of the school in the teaching of the curriculum
• Are they inspected by Ofsted?

  Yes
• Can they have their own admissions policy?

  Yes
• Strengths:

  • A strong sense of community, will benefit students from that faith background
  • Students can go to a school with their faith and belief
• Weaknesses:

  • Students might not be exposed to other viewpoints of beliefs (won't be exposed to other walks of life)