Part of their role is to innovate in the development, management and delivery of the curriculum. Church Schools Originally run by the church but now under local education authority control. Children of churchgoers may be given preference for places. Community Schools Originally known as county schools, these are state schools in England and Wales which are wholly owned and maintained by local education authorities. The LEA is the admissions authority and has main responsibility for deciding arrangements for admitting pupils.
Community schools are likely to open their facilities to the local community outside lesson times.
Comprehensive Schools Originally secondary schools which took all the children in the local area regardless of ability or aptitude and educated them collectively. In recent years, however, league tables have led to these schools becoming selective according to each school's popularity and the pupils' abilities. Setting and streaming are often features of the schools and the Government is now encouraging them to develop specialist areas such as languages, performing arts and sports. County Schools Schools funded, maintained and controlled by the local education authority. Many of them have now opted for community school status.