New academy figures
New figures show the North West has the lowest number of academies in England. Education secretary Michael Gove says some authorities are "blinkered" in their attitude to the schools. He said pupils are suffering as a result.
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Read the full storyNorth West has fewest academies in England
The Government says councils in the North West are being 'blinkered' by not converting schools into Academies.
There are fewer here than anywhere else in the UK.
North West has fewest academies in England
New figures show the North West has the lowest number of academies in England.
Education secretary Michael Gove says some authorities are "blinkered" in their attitude to the schools.
He said pupils are suffering as a result.