maintained by the LEA. It may have a foundation (generally religious) that appoints some - but not most - of the governing body. The governing body is the admissions authority. FDS

In England and Wales, a foundation school is a type of school which has a degree of independence from the local education authority. Foundation schools were set up under the School Standards and Framework Act 1998 to replace grant-maintained schools. Unlike grant-maintained schools they do not receive direct funding from the central government.