To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many free schools in (a) London and (b) England are in temporary buildings; and how many of those schools have been in those temporary buildings for more than one year.
Answered on
20 April 2017
Information on the number of free schools in temporary accommodation in London and England can be found below:
Total free schools in London in temporary accommodation | 54 |
Total free schools in England in temporary accommodation | 110 |
Total free schools in London in temporary accommodation for more than 1 year | 41 |
Total free schools in England in temporary accommodation for more than 1 year | 74 |
The length of time it takes to identify, acquire and adapt the right site can mean that it is sometimes necessary for a school to open in temporary accommodation. When we do open schools in temporary accommodation, we ensure value for money and that all temporary accommodation is safe and suitable for educational purposes.