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Studio school

A small academy for 14 to 19 year olds in England that combines academic study with practical, work-based learning.

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England
Topic
Types of school

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University technical college (UTC) England
An academy in England for 14 to 19 year olds that specialises in technical subjects such as engineering or computing and is sponsored by a university and employers.
Academy England
A state-funded school in England that is independent of the local authority and funded directly by central government through a funding agreement. Academies have more freedom over curriculum, staff pay and term dates than maintained schools.

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Public school (UK) · Pupil referral unit · Sixth form college · Trust school · Voluntary aided school · Voluntary controlled school

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