Made under the Schools Standards and Framework Act 1998
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The Designation of Schools Having a Religious Character (Independent Schools) (England) (No.2) Order 2025
- Department: Department for Education
- Made under: Schools Standards and Framework Act 1998
The Order designated St Thomas of Canterbury CE Primary School and Edullect Academy Independent School as having a religious character and revoked previous designations for multiple other independent schools across several earlier statutory instruments.
This Order formally designates two specific independent schools in England, St Thomas of Canterbury CE Primary School and Edullect Academy Independent School, recognizing them as having a religious character aligned with the Church of England and Islam, respectively, effective from December 13th, 2025.
Furthermore, the Order legally revokes the previous designations of several other independent schools listed in various prior Orders dating back to 2003 and 2004, updating the official record of schools permitted to conduct their operations and employment decisions based on religious or denominational considerations.