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<p>The regional schools commissioners (RSCs) have been involved in nine applications
for new academies under the academy presumption (section 6A of the Education and Inspections
Act 2006). RSCs do not make the decision about whether a new school is needed or not.
This decision lies with the relevant local authority, and arises from the basic need
for more pupil places. The RSCs’ role is limited to deciding who would be the best
proposer to establish the new school.</p><p>In six cases the RSC approved the proposer
recommended by the local authority. In three cases a different proposer was approved.
In each case this decision was taken based on an assessment of the capacity, capability
and performance of all proposers.</p><p>RSCs do not currently make decisions about
free school applications.</p>
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