Fact checks around the number of school places available to pupils, class sizes and inspections
Education
By the start of the 2014/15 academic year (September 2014), 75% of open or approved free schools were in areas with an expected need, according to analysis by the Department for Education (DfE). Read
Education
The Mail reports that immigration is "fuelling primary school crisis" in school places. Read
Education
The number of pupils in state funded primary schools in England is expected to increase by almost 10% to 4.7 million by 2023, according to the latest forecasts by the Department for Education. Read
Education
With predictions out last week that the number of school pupils will reach over 8 million by 2023, confusing figures have been reported on whether new places are up to standard. Read
Education
In the midst of the row over free school funding, we take a look at some of the claims being made. Read
