Section 45 Proposals to change a school's categoryI1

The governing body of a community school may make proposals for the school to become a voluntary aided school or a voluntary controlled school.

The governing body of a voluntary aided school may make proposals for the school to become a community school or a voluntary controlled school (but see subsection (5)).

The governing body of a voluntary controlled school may make proposals for the school to become a community school or a voluntary aided school (but see subsection (5)).

The governing body of a foundation school may make proposals for the school to become a community school, a voluntary aided school or a voluntary controlled school (but see subsection (5)).

No proposals may be made for a foundation or voluntary school which has a religious character to become a community school.