Community school

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A community school is a type of school, provided for out of public funds.

[edit] England and Wales

Further information: Education in England and Education in Wales

A community school in England and Wales is a type of school that is run wholly by the local education authority (LEA). The LEA is responsible for the school's admissions, owns the school's estate and employs the school's staff. The term was introduced in the School Standards and Framework Act 1998. Community schools were previously often called county schools.

[edit] Ireland

Further information: Education in Ireland

A community school in Ireland is a type of secondary education school funded individually and directly by the state. Both academic and vocational programmes are available and facilities are broader than at voluntary or vocational schools. The facilities are for use by the community and adult education in addition to normal programmes of education at this level.

[edit] See also

• Foundation school
• Voluntary aided school
• Community High School