Valid from 01/09/2003
160 Applications for registrationE+W
(1)An application to enter an independent school in the register must—
(a)contain the prescribed information, and
(b)be made to the registration authority by the proprietor of the school in the prescribed manner.
(2)The information prescribed under subsection (1)(a) shall include information as to the following matters relating to the school—
(a)the age range of pupils;
(b)the maximum number of pupils;
(c)whether the school is for male or female pupils or both;
(d)whether the school provides accommodation for pupils;
(e)whether the school admits pupils with special educational needs.
(3)Where the proprietor of an independent school makes an application to the registration authority under this section, the authority shall notify the Chief Inspector.
(4)The Chief Inspector shall then inspect the school and report to the registration authority on the extent to which the independent school standards are met, and are likely to continue to be met, in relation to the school.