Decision to close Withington Church of England Primary School as of 31st August 2026.
July 20, 2026 Cabinet Member - Education & Skills (Cabinet member) Key decision Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Education & Skills decided to approve the request to close Withington C of E Primary School from 31st August 2026. This decision was made on 20th July 2026.
Full council record
Purpose
Purpose of the Report To seek approval to implement the proposal by the school’s Governing Body to close Withington C of E Primary School as of 31st August 2026.
Decision
That the Cabinet Member for Education & Skills rejects the alternative options and take the recommended decision to:
- 1. Approve the request of the Governors of Withington C of E Primary School to close the school from 31st August 2026.
For the reasons set out in the report.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Effective from | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |