Foundation schools
All community schools – primary, secondary and special - have
the option to investigate foundation status. This leads to a change
in governance of the school such that the governing body:
- Becomes the employer of the school staff
- Becomes the admissions authority for the school within the
requirements of the school admissions code
- Takes on ownership of the school’s land and assets
Foundation schools remain local authority maintained
schools.
The process to become a foundation school takes a minimum
of 14 weeks. Download a flow
diagram of the process for an overview of the steps that must
be taken.
Support
Schools wishing to gain foundation status can apply to join the
supported
schools programme