Decision details

St Mary's currently has 36% surplus places and this is forecast to rise to 52% in five years. Poor SATs results are likely to be of serious concern to OfSTED. Therefore, this report proposes that Cabinet authorises a full consultation to close the school.

247/2005 The Cabinet agreed that St. Mary's Primary School would remain open for the foreseeable future.

This takes account of the issues facing the local community and allows more time for improvements to be made. It also ensures the continued provision of the Total Communications Unit at the school.