Which statement about faith schools is true?

• A. They do not have to follow the national curriculum in any subject.
• B. They are inspected by Ofsted.
• C. They cannot admit students from other faiths.
• D. They cannot teach RE at all.

Answer: (B)

Faith schools are funded by the state and are accountable to the same inspection system as other state schools. Ofsted reviews how well they teach, keep pupils safe, and meet curriculum and other statutory requirements, including how their religious ethos fits with overall standards. Because of this, being inspected by Ofsted is the true statement. They do follow the national curriculum in most subjects, so the idea that they don’t have to follow it is not correct. They can admit pupils from other faiths or none, though admissions policies may prioritise members of the faith, so the claim that they cannot admit others isn’t true. Religious Education is taught in faith schools as part of the curriculum, so the statement that they cannot teach RE is also false.