1. Types of Schools in England Community Schools- Run by the local authority (LA), which employs the staff, owns the school land and buildings and has primary responsibility for deciding on pupil admission criteria. Foundation Schools- the governing body employs the staff and sets the admissions criteria. The school land and buildings are owned by the governing body or a charitable foundation . Trust Schools- a foundation school supported by a charitable organisation or trust, which appoints school governors. A trust school employs its own staff, manages its own land and assets and sets its own admissions criteria. Voluntary-controlled- mainly religious or “faith” schools, but run by the LA. The land and buildings are often owned by a charitable foundation, but the LA employs the staff and has primary responsibility for admission arrangements. Voluntary-aided- often religious schools with the difference that the governing body, often a religious organisation, employs the staff and sets admissions criteria. The school land and buildings are also owned by a charitable foundation.

2. Other types of State Schools in England Specialist Schools- teach the entire curriculum with a focus on a particular area. Academies- all-ability. Established by sponsors from local businesses, faith or voluntary groups in partnership with local authorities and central government. They replace challenged schools or are created when additional school places are required. City Technology Colleges (CTCs)- Publically funded independent schools that teach the national curriculum with a specific focus on maths, science ad technology. Offer vocational qualifications alongside GCSEs and A-levels. Community and Foundation Special Schools- Caters for children with physical or learning difficulties. Church and Faith Schools- follow religious education curriculum and has religion-centred admissions criteria and staffing policies. Pupil Referral Units-Cater for children of compulsory school age who may otherwise not receive suitable education . Focus on getting them back into mainstream education. Grammar Schools- select all or most of their pupils based on academic ability. Maintained Boarding Schools- offer free tuition but charge fees for board and lodging.