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Faith school designation reforms

We are seeking views on religious designation reforms for new special academies and new and existing free schools.

Last fetched 03 May 2026 · gov.uk
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This consultation is seeking views on 2 policy proposals:

  • to remove the 50% cap on faith admissions, with the aim of enabling all faith groups to apply to open new faith free schools
  • to allow new special academies and existing special academies with a recognised faith ethos to apply to be designated as having a religious character