30. Why was the option of Academisation of Raines initially explored in 2015 not taken forwards?

Question:: 30. Why was the option of Academisation of Raines initially explored in 2015 not taken forwards?
Answer:: The previous governing body had considered academisation however this was not taken forward. An application to convert to an academy must be made by a school’s governing body; but the final decision is in the hands of the DfE