i don't care to retard the development of children of any variety by inhibiting access to quality education, regardless of where that education may come from.

the comprehensive system is a wreck, it would be very hard for a free school to do worse, ergo; i support free schools.

incidentally:
http://www.westlondonfreeschool.co.uk/

The West London Free School will be a school with a classical curriculum, high standards of behaviour and a competitive atmosphere, but a non-selective intake.

Children with statements of Special Educational Needs

14. The West London Free School will admit any statemented pupil whose statement names the West London Free School and for whom the School has agreed to be named in the statement.

Over-subscription criteria

15. If there are more applicants than places, places will be offered in accordance with the following criteria in order of priority:

1. Children in public care (children looked after by a local authority under section 22 of the Children Act 1989).
2. Up to 12 children who have applied to be considered under the musical aptitude scheme.
3. After places have been filled under the first two criteria, 50% of any remaining places will be offered to those children who live nearest to the School, measured by the straight-line distance from the School gate to the child’s home. For 2011-2012 admissions, the distance criteria will be measured from the postcode of the Town Hall in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham to the child’s home.
4. After places have been filled under the first three criteria, two-thirds of any remaining places will be offered to children living within a three-mile radius of the School. Where the number of applicants in this category exceeds the number of places, offers will be determined by random allocation.
5. After places have been filled under the first four criteria, any remaining places will be offered to children living within a radius of between three and five miles of the School. Where the number of applicants in this category exceeds the number of places, offers will be determined by random allocation.
6. After places have been filled under the first five criteria, any remaining places will be offered to children living beyond five miles from the School. Where the number of applicants in this category exceeds the number of places, offers will be determined by random allocation.
so tell me again, why do you hate freedom?