The project to create the Eton Star Academy in Oldham could be at risk.
A project to bring an Eton-linked school to Oldham town centre could be in jeopardy after a government decision to ‘review’ plans to build more than 40 free schools across the country. The Eton Star Academy was recently tipped to take over the Tommyfield Outdoor Market, with planning applications expected to be submitted in November.
Baroness Jacqui Smith of Malvern, a minister for education, told the House of Lords on October 22 she was asking officials to ‘look into’ 44 mainstream free schools planned by the last government. Eton’s three projects with Star Academy in Oldham, Dudley and Middleborough are among the schools under review.
And council leader Arooj Shah said she ‘understood the financial challenges’ faced by the government. But added: “Every Oldham child, no matter where they live or whatever their background, is entitled to the opportunities which can help them fulfil their potential. The Eton Star Oldham proposal supports us in achieving this ambition.
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