To ask the Secretary of State for Education what proportion of schools rated outstanding by Ofsted at their last inspection changed status in the last 10 years.

holding answer 19 July 2010

3.8% of schools rated outstanding at their last inspection have changed their status as defined by their designated school type. This comprises schools that have changed between designations as community schools, community special schools, foundation schools, foundation special schools, voluntary aided schools and voluntary controlled schools.