Decision details

To report the outcome of further consultation on locating a new school in the Borstal area.

The Cabinet recommended to Council to approve the new option of creating a single form of entry Church of England all through primary school and new joint community and school sports and recreational facilities, on the Borstal Playing Field site, and authorise statutory notices to be published.
The Cabinet agreed to authorise the Director of Education and Leisure to submit a planning application to bring forward the proposal outlined above provided all necessary approvals are obtained following the issue of the statutory notices.

The Borstal playing field site option offers the most potential for creating a school for the 21st century in Borstal. The size, suitability and environment of the site is conducive to 'joined up' school, recreational and sports facilities that will benefit not only children's education in Borstal, but also the needs of the community. This issue would normally be a matter for Cabinet, as it is consistent with the School Organisation Plan, however, the Borstal Playing Field site option is not in compliance with the Development Plan, and therefore needs to be referred to Council.