Issue - decisions
The Future of Derwent Schools Federation and Osbaldwick Primary School
08/05/2013 - The Future of Derwent Schools Federation and Osbaldwick Primary School
RESOLVED: That Cabinet agree to:
i) Close Derwent Infant and Junior Schools from 31 August 2013
ii) Operate an expanded Osbaldwick Primary School from 1 September 2013
iii) The minor changes to the catchment area of Tang Hall Primary School and the existing Derwent catchment area in order to balance the available school places from September 2013
iv) An increase in Planned Admission Numbers (PAN) to Osbaldwick Primary from September 2013
REASON: The primary education of children will be best served by expanding Osbaldwick Primary, building on the strong leadership and governance already available in the local education community and using the excellent facilities available at Derwent Schools.