Middlesbrough Special Free School

Contextual information for applicant groups applying to open a new Special Free School

The Department for Education is inviting applications from proposer groups to open a new special free school in Middlesborough.

Applicant groups can access the key school specification information, along with the full ‘How to Apply’ guidance, on GOV.UK. You should read these documents carefully before completing mandatory pre-registration.

The school specification document sets out the key factual details about the proposed school, including the proposed size, SEND designation, age range, suggested top-up funding, and proposed site.

This document provides applicant groups with additional contextual information provided by Middlesborough Council, which includes:

• The rationale, context and need for the school;
• Details on the commissioning of places, including the involvement of any other LAs commissioning places;
• A brief description of the existing provision in the area;
• Future expected growth in pupil numbers; and
• How the LA expects places within the school to be filled.