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voluntary controlled school
/vˈɑːləntɚɹi kəntɹˈoʊld skˈuːl/
Voluntary controlled school
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a type of school in England and Wales that is mainly funded and managed by the local authority but has a connection to a religious or charitable organization
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
complex compound
Countable
Plural form
voluntary controlled schools
What is a "voluntary controlled school"?
A voluntary controlled school is a type of state school in the UK that is controlled and maintained by the local authority but is often associated with a religious organization. These schools follow the national curriculum but are managed by the local government, which makes decisions about staffing, admissions, and policies.
Examples
The local council supports the voluntary controlled school with funding and resources.
