The Accord Coalition for inclusive education has expressed regret at the inward-looking focus of the Church of England’s ‘Church School of the Future’ report.

The Accord Coalition for inclusive education will these week break new ground in the faith schools debate when it attends the Church of England’s General Synod.

A schools watchdog ruling highlights concerns about admission arrangements for many faith schools, which favour pupils from middle class backgrounds.

The Green Party leader, Caroline Lucas, has joined the Accord Coalition which seeks to make faith schools more inclusive.