Decision details

Outcome of Statutory Notices on proposals to increase primary learning places in Hunslet, Kirkstall and Harehills primary planning areas.

The Director of Children’s Services submitted a report detailing proposals brought forward in order to meet the Local Authority’s duty to ensure sufficiency of school places. Specifically, this report was divided into sections in order to describe the outcome of each of the statutory notices published in respect of proposals to expand: Hunslet St Mary’s Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School; Beecroft (Community) Primary School and Hovingham (Community) Primary School. The report sought final decisions on each of those proposals.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the proposal to expand Hunslet St Mary’s Church of England (Voluntary Aided) Primary School by increasing its capacity from 210 pupils to 315 pupils, which would increase the admission number from 30 to 45, with effect from September 2017, be approved;

(b)  That the proposal to expand Beecroft (Community) Primary School by increasing its capacity from 210 pupils to 315 pupils, which would increase the admission number from 30 to 45, with effect from September 2017, be approved;

(c)  That the proposal to expand Hovingham (Community) Primary School by increasing its capacity from 420 pupils to 630 pupils, which would increase the admission number from 60 to 90, with effect from September 2017, be approved;

(d)  That it be noted that the responsible officer for the implementation of such matters is the Head of Learning Systems.

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, parish councils and other relevant stakeholders.