Purpose

to agree to consultation on school re-organisation proposals in Primary Planning Area 4.

Decision

Cabinet RESOLVED

(1)    To note that initial informal consultation will be undertaken with stakeholders that could lead to subsequent statutory consultation on a proposal to implement a phased closure of the Gwenneth Rickus site of Leopold Primary School. If a phased closure were to proceed, Leopold Primary School would continue to operate from its main site on Hawkshead Road. Ceasing provision on the Gwenneth Rickus site would involve a variation of the PAN for Leopold Primary School from 120 to 60 places for admissions in 2025 and no further admissions to the Leopold Gwenneth Rickus site from September 2025. There would be a phased closure of the Gwenneth Rickus site. The timing of the full closure of the site would be determined during consultation.

(2)    To note that a reduction in the PAN of Mitchell Brook Primary School from 90 to 60 from September 2025, would be recommended for formal consultation in a report at the November Cabinet meeting on the Admission Arrangements for 2025/26.

Eligible for call-in: Yes

Deadline for submission of call-in: 6pm on Monday 23 October 23