Secondary school

Below is a comparison of some countries: Schools exist within a strict legal framework where they may be answerable to their government through local authorities and their stakeholders.

In England (but necessarily in other parts of the United Kingdom) there are six general types of state-funded schools running in parallel to the private sector.

All state-funded schools in England are legally required to have a website where they must publish details of their governance, finance, curriculum intent and staff and pupil protection policies to comply with The School Information (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 and 2016.

The building or school campus needs to accommodate: Each country will have a different education system and priorities.

The number of rooms required can be determined from the predicted roll of the school and the area needed.

[17] The ideal size for a typical comprehensive high school is large enough to offer a variety of classes, but small enough that students develop a sense of community.

However, cost savings from larger schools have generally not materialized, as larger schools require more administrative support staff, and rural areas see the potential savings offset by increased transportation costs.

In terms of structure, organization, and relationships, larger schools tend to be more hierarchical and bureaucratic, with fewer and weaker personal connections and more rigidly defined, unvarying roles for all staff.

[20] The building providing the education has to fulfill the needs of: students, teachers, non-teaching support staff, administrators and the community.

It has to meet general government building guidelines, health requirements, minimal functional requirements for classrooms, toilets and showers, electricity and services, preparation and storage of textbooks and basic teaching aids.