Purpose

A decision is required by Cabinet on the publication of statutory notices for the proposal to amalgamate Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery Schools.
During the statutory notice period, legal objections can be set by any consultee, which would be considered before any final determination is made by the Mayor in Cabinet.
A first stage public consultation has been carried out on the proposal to amalgamate Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery Schools into an all-through 3 to 11 years’ primary school, with effect from 1st September 2025.

Decision

1. Considers the report and its supporting documents, particularly the statutory notice (Appendix 1) and the Equality Assessments (Appendices 2 and 3), along with comments made by respondents to the Statutory Notice (Appendix 6).
2. Agrees to the amalgamation (merger) of Globe Primary and Rachel Keeling Nursery Schools to form an all-through 3 to 11 years’ primary school, taking effect from 1 September 2025.

Action by Director of Children’s Services (S. Reddy)

Head of School Admissions & Place Planning (C Grace)