Decision - Proposal for Closure of St Peter's Community Primary and Nursery School

Brighton and Hove Children, Families & Schools Committee Decided 4 Mar 2024 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Children, Families & Schools Committee

Report author

Richard Barker

Published

6 Mar 2024

Reference

7163

As published

the council's own words, unedited

1) That Full Council accept the recommendation from the meeting of Children, Families and Schools Committee on 29 February 2024 and notes the draft minutes. 2) That Full Council approve the closure of St Peter's Community Primary and Nursery School with effect from 31 August 2024.

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The report proposed closing St Peter’s Community Primary and Nursery School because of falling pupil numbers, surplus places and the school’s ongoing financial deficit. Children, Families and Schools Committee recommended closure from 31 August 2024, subject to Full Council approval, with transition support for pupils, families and staff.

Recommendation

That Full Council approve the closure of St Peter’s Community Primary and Nursery School with effect from 31 August 2024, following the recommendation of the Children, Families and Schools Committee.

Financial impact

Estimated closure costs of £695,000, estimated five-year cost offset of £1,030,000 and a net potential cost benefit of £335,000. The school is forecasting a 2023/24 deficit of approximately £203,000 and has a 2024/25 budget of £627,059.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Full Council

Date in document

4 Mar 2024

Stakeholders named

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Pupils at St Peter’s Community Primary and Nursery SchoolParents and guardiansNursery children and familiesSchool staff and governing bodyPupils with special educational needsReceiving schoolsBrighton & Hove City Council servicesWest Sussex families and schoolsLocal residents and the south Portslade community

Next steps

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Children, Families and Schools Committee to consider the report on 29 February 2024.
Full Council to consider the committee recommendation and make the final decision on 4 March 2024.
If approved, close St Peter’s Community Primary and Nursery School on 31 August 2024.
Support pupils and families to apply for and transition to alternative schools before September 2024.
Use the Transition Board and Team around the School to coordinate support, with particular attention to pupils with special educational needs and other vulnerabilities.
Continue staff consultation and redeployment arrangements until 25 March 2024.
Provide support to families seeking alternative nursery provision, transport assistance and uniform funding where needed.

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