What term describes schools that are called 'amazing schools' and pass on their practices to others?

• A. Beacon schools
• B. Summerhill schools
• C. City Technology Colleges
• D. Grant-maintained schools

Answer: (A)

This item is about identifying what term is used for schools that are seen as exceptional and whose practices are shared with other schools. Beacon Schools are designated exemplars that operate as centers of excellence, actively spreading their successful methods and strategies to surrounding schools through networks, training, and collaborative projects. The idea is not just to be good themselves but to raise standards by disseminating best practices.

The other types of schools mentioned refer to different reforms or characteristics: Summerhill is a famous democratic, progressive school known for student self-government rather than a national role in sharing practices; City Technology Colleges were a specific policy–driven model focused on technology education and autonomy; Grant-maintained schools were about funding and governance arrangements rather than acting as national exemplars for others.