I don't really understand your first point. Assuming a common application framework will still exist, children will be allocated a place at this school in the same way they are now. Only some of us would be objecting to the educational philosophy. If this was a religious school then we would not be allocated a place there against our will but it might be difficult not to be here if it was non religious but as it would be funded by the state then we might not have strong grounds for objection and have few alternatives around as it would have soaked up available funding in the area.

As I see it still, any new publicly funded schools should follow the common denominator and not be in a position to alienate but to be inclusive of all children and be non religious. If it was Montessori then it is a matter of personal parent opinion whether such a method is commendable or not, and I would suggest that whilst many people are non plussed about Montessori nurseries in the early years when academic success is less critical and childrens learning takes a variety of forms, they might not be so willing when it comes to the primary school years. Having to send a child to a Montessori school may therefore not be a choice for some parents, but rather a result of the lack of it.