Services for Free Schools
Free School Applications
Premier Advisory Group has a market-leading track record in bidding for free schools on behalf of our clients. PAG has supported over 30 trusts with free school applications in Wave 14 of the mainstream process, Wave 2 of the SEND free school process, and various LA competitions. Our overall success rate in helping clients reach interview is over 90% to date and we can support you in submitting a high-quality application. Your application will be drafted by a team of professionals who between them have proposed, opened and acted as a DfE Assessor or New Schools Network (NSN) Advisor for over 150 free schools across all phases and specialisms. From application to opening and beyond, PAG is best-placed to support your free school ambitions.
Interview Preparation
PAG offers a mock interview service to groups who have submitted applications to open free schools, either via the central route or any local authority presumption competitions. Our team has significant experience on both sides of the interview table and bring this knowledge and expertise to every mock interview we deliver. PAG will conduct a review of your application and develop questions that will be posed in a face to face / online session with the trust team with feedback and coaching given. This process mirrors the free schools interview process, helping you sharpen your arguments.
Free School Project Management
Academy Conversions
"Premier Advisory has worked with the newly formed Beckmead Trust since it was mandated in April 2019. Premier Advisory has also engaged with project management including delivering education and governance plans and section 10 consultations. The growth and reputation of The Beckmead Trust reflects the quality of work and partnership with Premier Advisory who has been invaluable in supporting the trust navigate a very different landscape to that which exists under Local Authority management and governance."
Jonty Clark OBE
CEO, The Beckmead Trust
Free school live opportunities
Area |
Local Authority |
Phase/Age Range |
Mainstream/SEND/AP |
Closing Date for Application |
Specifications |
Knaresborough |
North Yorkshire County Council |
Primary – 3 to 11 |
Mainstream school with nursery |
22/01/2020 |
|
Northallerton |
North Yorkshire County Council |
Primary – 4 to 11 |
Mainstream school |
22/01/2020 |
|
East Okehampton |
Devon County Council |
KS1 to KS4 - 5 to 16 |
Special School – SEMH / ASD |
12/02/2020 |