Purpose

In line with DfE statutory guidance (Prescribed Alterations) the Local Authority as the 'decision maker' is required to consider the Governing Body's proposed changes to Gunnersbury Catholic School and either approve or reject the proposal, or approve the proposal with modifications.

Decision

Cabinet noted:

a)    the proposal to become a co-educational school from September 2025 had been received from Gunnersbury Catholic School.

b)    the Local Authority as the decision maker in accordance with DfE statutory guidance on prescribed alterations, as in this case where the proposer was the Governing Body of a Voluntary Aided school.

In reaching its decision the Cabinet:

1. Considered the results of the pre-statutory consultation conducted by Gunnersbury Catholic School, which took place between the period of 20 November 2023 to 18 December 2023 as summarised in Appendix 6 and referenced in Section 3.3 of the submitted report.
2. Considered the responses received during the statutory representation period which took place between the period of 10 January 2024 to 7 February 2024 as summarised in Appendix 7 and referenced in Section 3.4 of the submitted report.
3. Rejected the Gunnersbury Catholic School’s proposal to change to a fully co-educational (mixed gender) school.