Michael Gove

“by nearly £200m”

“More than 1,000 schools in England have shown interest in becoming an academy, says the education secretary.”

“1,114 schools have responded to his letter last week inviting applications for independent status.”

“626 schools rated as "outstanding", who will be fast-tracked to have academy status by this autumn.”

“273 outstanding primary schools set to acquire academy status.”

“52 special schools graded as outstanding and wanting to become academies.”

“which will quadruple the existing number”