Eton given green light to open selective sixth forms in education ‘cold spots’ The prestigious private school will contribute about £1 million a year per college on top of current funding levels. The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2023
'Kids are growing up without any sports facilities': Call to fast-track pitches after new secondary school plans put 'on ice' "We can’t be at the whim of a government department." Manchester Evening News · Jun 8, 2023
Fury as government says there is no guarantee ‘desperately needed’ new secondary school will ever be built The Department for Education says it will 'continue to analyse local demand' going forwards. Manchester Evening News · Nov 21, 2022
Desperately needed new school will now not open until 2025 as government 'pauses' scheme To be run by Star Academies, the 750-place school - dubbed Star Lakeside Academy - was expected to open in Littleborough, Rochdale, next year. Manchester Evening News · Nov 9, 2022
Eton to give £1m extra to selective sixth forms in education ‘cold spots’ Private school will top up each pupil’s funding by 50%. The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2022
Private Eton College to launch sixth-form centre in Oldham and 'open up world-class academic opportunities' Project will 'improve opportunities and education outcomes for not just families who live here now, but generations to come' Manchester Evening News · Mar 10, 2022