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Thinking of becoming an academy?

Thinking of becoming an academy?

2 February 2012

The school should where possible seek to provide full answers to the various questions below as the answers will provide a good factual matrix against which the governors can consider the rationale behind converting to academy status.

Some questions to consider if you are thinking of becoming an academy

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