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.
Total number of free schools to reach 174
The 93 free schools opening this month mark the largest annual boost in their number so far.
The schools are all over the country, from Camborne in Cornwall to Cramlington in Northumberland. See a map of the free school open to date here.
- 24 free schools opened in September 2011
- 55 free schools opened in September 2012
- A further two opened in January and April 2013
- 93 free schools are due to open this month
- 102 free schools have been approved to open in 2014 and beyond
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