Provision of new schools

We are commissioning new schools to accommodate an increase in pupil numbers in Kent.

Statutory guidance requires us to seek proposals to establish a free school where we have identified the need for a new school in Kent.

Further information about free schools is available from the New Schools Network.

Sponsoring a free school

If you are considering sponsoring a free school, please email school.consultations@kent.gov.uk or contact the local Area Education Officer:

• South Kent (Ashford, Dover, Folkestone and Hythe): David Adams, email david.adams@kent.gov.uk
• East Kent (Canterbury, Swale and Thanet): Marisa White, email marisa.white@kent.gov.uk
• North Kent (Sevenoaks, Dartford and Gravesham): Ian Watts, email ian.watts@kent.gov.uk
• West Kent (Maidstone, Tonbridge and Malling, Tunbridge Wells): Nick Abrahams, email nicholas.abrahams@kent.gov.uk

Read more advice about sponsoring an academy.