To ask the Secretary of State for Education, which Multi-Academy Trusts are being considered for the re-brokerage on University Academy Warrington; and what criteria his Department will use to decide on a preferred Trust.

When re-brokering an academy, a variety of factors are considered before identifying a new sponsor. These include a trust’s capacity, its track record, financial health, and its distance from the academy being re-brokered.

A number of sponsors are being considered for the re-brokerage of University Academy Warrington (UAW). These sponsors have been invited to submit an expression of interest with further details on the support they can provide. The chosen sponsor will have the experience, capacity and necessary ability to support and deliver sustainable improvement and stability for UAW.