Twenty-nine local authorities have applied to launch their own multi-academy trusts – but two-thirds are likely to be turned down.
The government unveiled fresh details of its council-launched academy trust pilot today, designed to bolster academisation – as it revealed the 10,000th school converted this month.
Education secretary James Cleverly said it was “great that we can mark the new school year with a major milestone”, but he wanted to build “even more momentum” behind the Department for Education’s academy drive.
Schools Week revealed plans earl
