Well publish details for proposer groups wishing to apply to run new special free schools in the successful local authority areas shortly.
Applications to run the new pre-approved special free school in Bury closed on 21 October 2022. Well announce the successful proposer group in due course.
Published 13 November 2013 Last updated 2 March 2023 +show all updates
Updated the page details to include a link to the list of successful local authorities applications for the 2022 special free schools wave.
Updated to reflect that applications closed at midday on 21 October 2022.
Removed the link to the pre-registration form as it closed on 11 July and added the deadline for submitting completed applications. Updated the key dates section in 'How to apply to set up a special free school (for local authorities)' to reflect the extended deadlines for stage 2.
Added guidance and a link to a pre-registration for local authorities to apply for a new special free school in their area. We have also added guidance for proposer groups applying to run the new pre-approved special free school in Bury.
Added link to the competition for special free schools in Bromley and amended the deadline for applications to the Bromley competition to 13 November 2020.
Added application guidance and forms to apply to open special free schools in Bromley and Shropshire.
Applications have now closed.
Added links to each local authority's specification.
Added guidance and application forms for proposer groups applying to open and run a special or alternative provision free school.
Removed the reference to the number of bids we will approve, following the announcement yesterday that we will no longer cap the number of bids.
Added 'Specification for special or alternative provision free school bids' and 'Form for special or alternative provision free school bids'.
Updated the guidance and criteria document and removed old forms and guidance.
Added application forms and assessment criteria for wave 12.
Updated assessment criteria and application forms.
