Academy Schools

Academy schools are a type of publicly funded school in England that operate independently of local authority control. They have more freedom regarding their curriculum, governance, and finances compared to traditional state schools. Academies are often sponsored by organizations like charities or businesses, and they receive funding directly from the government. This model aims to drive improvement in education by allowing schools to innovate and respond more flexibly to the needs of their students and communities. They can also choose to collaborate with other schools in multi-academy trusts for shared resources and expertise.