Apply to become an Academy

This form is for local authority maintained schools that want to become academies.

There is a separate process for:

Although you can invite other people to help with this application, only the chair of governors will be able to submit it.

Before you start

You should:

  • run a formal consultation with your stakeholders
  • complete an Equality Impact Assessment (EIA)
Warning The conversion support grant is ending soon

To be eligible for funding you must submit the application by 11:55pm Friday 20 December 2024

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