A faith school is a British school teaching a general curriculum but with a particular religious character or having formal links with a religious organisation. Despite operations being usually funded by the state and following the national curriculum, they "may give priority to applicants who are of the faith of the school", but must admit other applicants if they cannot fill all of their places and must ensure that their admission arrangements comply with the School Admissions Code.
The term was introduced in Britain in 1990 following demands by Muslims for institutions comparable to the existing Christian church schools. It is distinct from an institution mainly or wholly teaching religion and related subjects.
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