Decision details

Primary School Expansions: Abingdon, Cale Green, Warren Wood (LLA4)

Decision Maker: Executive

Decision status: Recommendations approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To consider whether or not to publish statutory proposals for the expansion of Abingdon, Cale Green and Warren Wood Primary Schools in order to meet rising demand for school places.

Decision:

The Executive Meeting considered the outcomes of consultation with stakeholders on proposals to expand the number of primary school places at Abingdon, Cale Green and Warren Wood Primary Schools and agreed to

 

(i)      the publication of statutory notices for the proposed expansion of the following schools:

 

From September 2014

·         Cale Green Primary School from 1 to 1.5 forms of entry

 

From September 2015

·         Abingdon Primary School from 1 to 2 forms of entry

·         Warren Wood Primary School from 1.5 to 2 forms of entry

 

(ii)       the delegation to the Corporate Director for People, in consultation with the Executive Councillor (Lifelong Learning & Achievement) of the final decisions in respect of the proposed expansions, subject to there being no significant objections during the representation period following publication of the statutory proposals.

Alternative options considered:

None

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None

Wards Affected: Davenport & Cale Green; Offerton; Reddish South;

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: An equality impact assesment will be presented with the report.

Decision Reference: ED1575

Forward Plan Reference: LLA4

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Consultation will be undertaken with parents, staff, pupils, governors, diocesan authorities, early years providers, local schools and neighbouring local authorities.

Contact: Stephen Bell, Services to People Email: stephen.bell@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 0161 474 3846.

Report author: Michelle Bellis

Publication date: 18/12/2013

Date of decision: 17/12/2013

Decided at meeting: 17/12/2013 - Executive

Effective from: 31/12/2013

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