Guidance

Academy transfers: information for academy trusts

How to transfer an academy from one trust to another.

Applies to England

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This information is for trusts organising the transfer of an academy from its current trust (‘the outgoing trust’) to another trust (‘the incoming trust’).

If you want to discuss the transfer of an academy into or out of your trust, speak to your main contact at the Department for Education. If you do not know who your contact is, contact your regional school commissioner’s office.

Published 28 February 2019
Last updated 4 July 2022 + show all updates
  1. Changed references to headteacher boards to advisory boards in the 'Information note for academy trusts about academy transfer'.

  2. First published.