To consider the response on the consultation on the proposal to close Brilley Church of England Primary School with effect from 31^st August 2007.

THAT Brilley Church of England Primary School close on 31^st August 2007

·            There are no pupils on roll at the school at present.

·            At the end of the spring term parents voted to transfer the pupils to another school.

·            In future there is no prospect of a greater number of children wishing to attend the school.

·            There have been no objections to the statutory notice to close the school.

1.            Keeping the school open.

            At present Brilley Primary School exists in legal terms, but without any pupils. Staff have been given notice. It is possible for Cabinet to decide not to close the school but this would be perverse in the absence of any pupils.

2.            Making Different Alternative Provision. The alternative schools of Eardisley and Kington have been chosen because of their geographical position in relation to the existing catchment area, and the fact that they are in the same partnership area of Kington Lady Hawkins High School. Other schools could be considered, e.g. Clifford but geography and different feeder high schools suggests this would give rise to more problems.