Foundation schools
Since 2006 all community schools - primary, secondary and
special - have had the option to investigate Foundation status.
Foundation status leads to a change in governance of the school
which means the governing body:
- Becomes the employer of the school staff
- Becomes the admissions authority for the school within the
requirements of the school admission code
- Takes on ownership of the school’s land and assets
Foundation schools remain local authority maintained
schools.