Decision details

Outcome of consultation to permanently increase learning places at St Edward’s Catholic Primary School from September 2022.

The Director of Children and Families submitted a report presenting the outcomes from a consultation exercise undertaken regarding a proposal to permanently increase learning places at St Edward’s Catholic Primary School from September 2022, and which sought approval to the publication of a Statutory Notice on that proposal.

Responding to a Member’s enquiry, assurance was provided that a full traffic assessment and transport statement would be produced, and that as far as possible, recommendations from that would be implemented.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the publication of a Statutory Notice on a proposal to permanently expand primary provision at St Edward’s Catholic Primary School and increase the number of places offered at the school in Reception from 20 to 30, with effect from September 2022, be approved;

(b)  That it be noted that the implementation of the proposal would be subject to the outcome of the proposed statutory notice and on the outcome of further detailed design work and planning applications, as indicated at section 4.4 of the submitted report;

(c)  That it be noted that the proposal has been brought forward in time for places to be delivered for 2022;

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

As prescribed by: The School Organisation (Prescribed Alterations to Maintained Schools) (England) Regulations 2013; updated statutory guidance 2016 and Education Act 2011.

Parents/carers, staff and governors of St Edward’s Catholic Primary School, head teachers of neighbouring schools, prospective parents, local residents, ward members, Boston Spa Parish Council, Dioceses, local MP and other relevant stakeholders.