voluntary controlled school

noun

A state-funded school in which a (usually religious) foundation or trust has some formal influence in running the school, but less than for a voluntary aided school.

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Meanings

nounvoluntary controlled school (plural voluntary controlled schools)

plural voluntary controlled schools

  1. UKeducationA state-funded school in which a (usually religious) foundation or trust has some formal influence in running the school, but less than for a voluntary aided school.
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