Decision details

Outcome of consultation on a proposal to expand Brudenell Primary School.

The Director of Children's Services submitted a report on proposals brought forward to expand Brudenell Primary School in order to meet the local authority’s duty to ensure sufficiency of school places. The report detailed the outcome of the consultation undertaken and sought permission to publish a statutory notice in respect of those proposals.

Responding to an enquiry, the Board was provided with information on the current position regarding school places in the Roundhay and Alwoodley areas.

RESOLVED -

a)  That approval given for the publication of a Statutory Notice to expand Brudenell Primary School from a capacity of 280 pupils to 420 pupils with an increase in the admission number from 40 to 60 with effect from September 2017.

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

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

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