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Voluntary controlled school

A maintained school, often with a religious character, where the local authority employs the staff and sets admissions, while a foundation (often a church) owns the land and buildings.

Also called
VC school
Used in
England, Wales
Topic
Types of school

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Faith school All four UK nations (details may differ)
A school with a religious character, linked to a particular faith. It follows the national curriculum where one applies but can teach religious education according to its own faith and may prioritise families of that faith in admissions within the rules.
Voluntary aided school (VA school) England Wales
A maintained school, usually a faith school, where the governing body employs staff and sets admissions, and the religious foundation owns the buildings and contributes to building costs.

More terms: Types of school

Academy · Alternative provision · Community school · First school · Foundation school · Free school

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