Decision details

Outcome of consultation to increase Primary School Places in Pudsey/Swinnow

Reference: D42737

Decision Maker: Executive Board

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Outcome of consultation on Primary Basic Need proposal at Park Spring Primary School.

Decisions:

The Director of Children’s Services, the Director of City Development and the Deputy Chief Executive submitted a joint report on proposals which related to the Local Authority’s duty to ensure sufficiency of school places. Specifically, the report made reference to the outcome of the consultation exercise which had been undertaken on proposals to expand primary school provision at Park Spring Primary School, and sought permission to publish a statutory notice in respect of such proposals.

 

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the publication of a Statutory Notice to expand Park Spring Primary School from a capacity of 315 pupils to 420 pupils, with an increase in the admission number from 45 to 60, with effect from September 2017, be approved;

 

(b)  That it be noted that the responsible officer for the implementation of such matters is the Capacity Planning and Sufficiency Lead.

 

 

Reason Key: Expenditure > £250,000;

Wards Affected: Pudsey;

Portfolio Holder: The Executive Member for Children & Families

Other reasons / organisations consulted

AS prescribed by School Organisation establishment and discontinuation regulations 2013 and Education Act 2011.

Consultees

Parents, staff and governors of proposed and neighbouring schools, prospective parents, local residents, ward members, Diocese, neighbouring LA’s, MP’s, trade unions, parish councils and other relevant stakeholders.

Contact: Vivienne Buckland, Head of Learning Systems 0113 3783615 Email: vivienne.buckland@leeds.gov.uk.

Report author: Vivienne Buckland

Publication date: 25/09/2015

Date of decision: 23/09/2015

Decided at meeting: 23/09/2015 - Executive Board

Effective from: 03/10/2015

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