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Schools
What are Schools?
Schools are dedicated educational institutions designed to offer learning spaces and environments for students, guided by teachers.
In many countries, formal education systems are in place, often mandatory for students.
What are Academy Schools?
How many Schools are there in the UK?
There are 24,059 in England, according to data published by the Department for Education in June 2023,
This number can be broken down as follows:
- 16,783 primary
- 3,444 secondary
- 2,408 independent
- 1,035 special
- 335 alternative provision settings
- 54 non-maintained special
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