School places shortage warning
Pupils in England could face a "desperate shortage" of primary school places within two years because councils wanting to open schools are facing "unnecessary restrictions", local authority leaders have warned.
Almost 100 free schools to open doors for the first time
Almost 100 free schools will open their doors to pupils for the first time this month, bringing the overall number of open free schools to 174.
Of the 93 schools opening this month 35 are primaries, 42 are secondaries, 11 are all-age schools and five will cater for 16 to 19-year-olds.
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