Route 39 said it had spent months researching the work of the best state secondary schools.

BBC: Parents applying to create first free school in Devon

The parents, who have set up a group called Route 39, want to take 500 pupils up to the age 16, as well as set up a sixth form.

BBC: Parents applying to create first free school in Devon

Just 39% said they'd consider accepting foreclosure and only 1% said it would be their chosen route.

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