New charter schools

2025 application rounds

The date for sponsors to submit applications to set up new charter schools in 2026 has closed. 

Sponsors who have applied to open new charter schools will be advised by the Authorisation Board in October 2025 whether their applications have been successful. 

Future application rounds

Future application rounds are not factored into the current Government-approved budget and would require a bid for more funding. With this in mind, we do not have confirmation of when another application round might occur. However, should a further application round be confirmed, details will be published on the Charter School Agency website and in the Education Gazette.