Decision details

BRILLEY CE PRIMARY SCHOOL

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

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

Decision:

THAT

            (a)              the transfer of pupils to Almeley Primary School be confirmed; and

            (b) notices be issued to cease to maintain Brilley CE Primary School as from 31st August, 2007.

Reasons for the decision:

·                     Governors and Parents have reluctantly come to the view that it is in the best interests of their children if they are transferred to a larger school.

·                     The number of children under the age of 5 living in the area served by Brilley Primary School is low, and do not provide the basis for a sustainable school.

Alternative options considered:

·                     Federation with Eardisley Primary School was proposed, but this has been rejected by both Governors of Brilley and Eardisley Primary Schools as creating more problems than it would solve.

·                     The maintenance of the status quo with such low number is unacceptable as it does not provide children with the broad experience that should be expected in primary schools.

Reason Key: Strategic nature / impact on communities;

Wards Affected: Kington Town;

Publication date: 17/04/2007

Date of decision: 12/04/2007