PART 3

SCHOOL ORGANISATION
CHAPTER 2

SCHOOL ORGANISATION PROPOSALS

Changes of category

Proposals to change a school’s category
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1
The governing body of a community school may make proposals for the school to become a voluntary aided school or a voluntary controlled school.
2
The governing body of a voluntary aided school may make proposals for the school to become a community school or a voluntary controlled school (but see subsection (5)).
3
The governing body of a voluntary controlled school may make proposals for the school to become a community school or a voluntary aided school (but see subsection (5)).
4
The governing body of a foundation school may make proposals for the school to become a community school, a voluntary aided school or a voluntary controlled school (but see subsection (5)).
5
No proposals may be made for a foundation or voluntary school which has a religious character to become a community school.