ICMD - Decision to consult on proposed school organisation changes

September 22, 2026 Cabinet Member for A Fairer Start (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

The Cabinet Member for A Fairer Start decided on 22/09/2026 to approve recommendations to consult on proposed school organisation changes. This includes authorising the Strategic Director Children's Services to undertake consultation on options for the future of primary school places in the GNP West planning area, with a preferred option being the amalgamation of Viking Primary School and Downe Manor Primary School. The decision also noted that a further report would be presented to Cabinet in December 2026.

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Purpose

This report seeks authority to consult on options for the future of primary school capacity in the Greenford Northolt Perivale (GNP) West planning area, The report sets out a range of options and a current preferred option. Consultation will allow the council to hear the communities’ views and understand the potential impact of these options, before any decisions are made.

Supporting Documents

ICMD - Decision to consult on proposed school organisation changes.pdf
KOD Report - Decision to consult on proposed school organisation changes.pdf
Appendix 1 Ealing School Organisation Principles.pdf
Appendix 2 Draft HR Protocol for supporting staff at risk of redundancy.pdf
Appendix 3 School vacancy and pupil map analysis of Downe Manor Primary School and Viking Primary .pdf
Appendix 4 initial Equalities Analysis Assessment EAA.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date22 Sep 2026
Effective from30 Sep 2026
Expected date22 Sep 2026
Originally due22 Sep 2026
Lead officerLaurence Field, Kim Price, Debbie Burrows
Subject to call-inYes