Proposals to close Maesbury Primary School - Report on DfE Stage 3 Statutory Period for Representations
SUMMARY
Cabinet considered a report on the outcomes from the Statutory Period of Representations on the proposal to close Maesbury Primary School and offer continuing pupils places in Kinnerley CE Primary School or at the catchment area school for their home address. This paper followed an extensive period of consultation on school organisation in Shropshire. The recommendations brought forward followed significant efforts on the part of the Local Authority, the schools and their communities, to find alternative long term and viable solutions to the challenges faced. The report also seted out the statement of case and information for decision makers.
Cabinet - 07/20/2011
David Taylor - Cabinet
Recommendations:
That Cabinet:
(1) note the recommendation of the Corporate Director - People's Services that Cabinet should determine to close Maesbury Primary School, and offer continuing pupils a place in Kinnerley CE Primary School or at the catchment area school for their address;
(2) approve the proposal to close Maesbury Primary School;
(3) ask the Corporate Director – People’s Services to review the catchment area arrangements for the combined catchments of Maesbury and Kinnerley CE primary schools.
Decisions reached:
As per the recommendations above.
Directorate Officer is David Taylor
Tel: 01743 252402
Committee Officer is Penny Chamberlain
Tel: 01743 252729 Fax: 01743 252713
Email: Penny Chamberlain/EXTERNAL/SHROPSHIRE-CC
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