Apply to open an alternative provision free school
Guidance for partnerships seeking to establish a new alternative provision (AP) free school.
Applies to England
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Applications to open a new AP free school closed on 17 February 2023.
A list of approved free schools from this application round is available.
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Last updated 6 March 2024 + show all updates
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Added a link to the list of approved free schools from this application round.
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Updated to confirm that applications to open a new AP free school closed at midday on 17 February 2023.
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Updated to reflect that the mandatory pre-registration closed at 5pm on Monday, 24 October 2022. Lead applicants who completed the pre-registration form have until 17 February 2023 to submit the application forms.
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Added a link to the pre-registration form. Lead applicants should read the guidance and complete the mandatory pre-registration form by 5pm on Monday, 24 October 2022.
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Updated the wording on independent schools in the section on forming a partnership. Updated the key dates for when interviews start and successful applications are announced.
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