Universities outside Europe have also reported increased parental demand.

Her steady downward demographic shift, she said, is purely in response to parental demand.

"It is right that schools have the power to meet parental demand and decide the number of places they offer."

The free school providers Stage 2 proposal form contains one question about "evidence of parental demand".

Stricture on Colleges It may not satisfy parental demands for accountability, however.

They are often opened due to parental demand and students from all religions and backgrounds are welcome.

Under the system popular schools could expand to meet parental demand while struggling schools will wither and close.

They have two choices in responding to this parental demand for perfection.

The first new grammar school for 50 years could be opened amid growing parental demand for selective education, it emerged today.