Please note: Any change of status for a church school requires DBE (Diocesan Board of Education) approval. The appropriate forms can be found below.
We value all our schools regardless of their school status and do not advocate the academy programme, however, we are here to support schools in their journey to academy status should that be either their governors choice or a requirement of the DfE.
2024 Diocese of Leeds Academy Strategy and Policy.
2024 Guide for governing bodies when considering academy status
Becoming an Academy
The Diocesan Board of Education supports schools in deciding if, when and how to proceed to apply for conversion to academy status. Please contact your named School Adviser for more information.
Further Support
We have a comprehensive range of training and support. Every school also has a named adviser who is able to offer guidance and support if your school subscribed to the Enhanced Service Plan.
- Find out more about the Enhanced Service Plan
- Academy Strategy and Policy
- Academies Frequently Asked Questions
- Guide for governing boards when considering academy status
- A1 Registering interest in becoming an academy
- A2 Application to DBE to proceed to conversion
- A3 Applciation to DBE Single Academy Trust to rebroker to existing MAT