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.”
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