Prime Minister David Cameron said the establishment of more free schools forms part of government efforts to ensure every family has access to a "great local school" and every child gets "the very best education".
"The aim of this policy is crystal clear – to increase the number of good and outstanding school places so that more parents have the security of knowing their child is getting a great education," he said.
"Today’s announcement shows that we will not waver in pressing ahead with our plans to open 500 more of these innovative and exciting schools over the next five years, creating 270,000 places, delivering an excellent education and giving parents across the country real choice for their children."
The government has said it will deliver two "waves" of free schools every year until 2020, with a target of 500 in total.
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