David Cameron announces 31 new free schools
David Cameron has announced 31 new free schools on his final visit as Prime Minister.
The new schools will provide around 20,000 school places across England and come as part of the government’s target to open 500 new free schools in the next five years.
The outgoing Prime Minister made the announcement at a visit to Reach Academy in Feltham, west London. He said: “Free schools have been at the heart of this government’s education reforms which have seen more than 1.4 million more children in good or outstanding schools since 2010.
“More than 300 have been created since I became Prime Minister and 200 are set to open meaning tens of thousands more young people, many from disadvantaged areas, finally have a choice of a good education that helps them reach their full potential.
“I am proud of what this government has achieved, working with heads and teachers to raise standards so that our young people have the best possible start in life.”
Read moreLatest News
19/12/2025 - 09:54
The Education Committee has expanded its ongoing inquiry into the early years sector to examine how safeguarding can be strengthened in early years settings.
18/12/2025 - 09:25
The UK will be rejoining the Erasmus programme in 2027, following a package of agreements with the EU.
17/12/2025 - 09:31
Ofqual has fined exam board Pearson more than £2 million in total for serious breaches in three separate cases between 2019 and 2023 which collectively affected tens of thousands of students.
16/12/2025 - 09:19
The average funding rates will increase by 4.3% for under 2s, and by almost 5% for 3-and-4-year-olds.
15/12/2025 - 10:30
Local colleges are set to receive £570 million in government funding to expand training facilities in areas such as construction and engineering.
