Almost unnoticed, Co-ops are thought to have increased in number so they now make up the third largest association of schools in England, after those run by the Church of England and by the Roman Catholic church. They easily outstrip more publicised groups such as Ark Schools or the Harris academy chain.
via guardian.co.uk . Bit stunned by this, and impressed. Makes me think I ned to get out more. More about the co-op schools here.