Decision - Proposal for Closure of St Bartholomew's CE Primary School

Brighton and Hove Children, Families & Schools Committee Decided 29 Feb 2024 approved GET /api/coverage

Decision maker

Children, Families & Schools Committee

Report author

Richard Barker

Published

29 Feb 2024

Reference

7158

As published

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RESOLVED: 1) That Committee noted the responses received during the representation period following the publication of a Statutory Notice on 23 January 2024 proposing closure of St Bartholomew's CE Primary School. 2) That Committee agreed to recommend to Full Council the closure of St Bartholomew's CE Primary School with effect from 31 August 2024, for consideration by Full Council on 4 March 2024.

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The report proposes closing St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School on 31 August 2024 because of falling pupil numbers, surplus places and the school’s ongoing financial deficit. It recommends supporting pupils and staff through a managed transition to other schools, with additional support for children with special educational needs and other vulnerabilities.

Recommendation

Children, Families and Schools Committee should recommend, and Full Council should approve, the closure of St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School with effect from 31 August 2024.

Financial impact

Estimated total potential closure costs of £878,000, offset by an estimated £1,615,000 benefit over five years, producing an estimated net potential cost benefit of £737,000. The school is forecast to have a deficit of approximately £205,260 at the end of 2023/24.

Ward affected

city-wide

Decision maker

Full Council

Date in document

4 Mar 2024

Stakeholders named

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St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School pupils, families and staffThe school’s Governing BodyThe Parochial Church Council of St Bartholomew’s ChurchChichester Diocesan Board of EducationReceiving schools and their pupilsChildren with special educational needs and Education, Health and Care PlansBlack and Racially Minoritised children and familiesDisadvantaged and vulnerable children and familiesBrighton and Hove Parent and Carer CouncilLocal community groups

Next steps

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Full Council considers the committee recommendation on 4 March 2024.
If approved, the school closes on 31 August 2024.
Parents who have not applied for a new school place will be contacted and asked to submit preferences by 28 March 2024.
New school places will be allocated by 15 April 2024.
The Transition Board will oversee pupil transition arrangements.
The Council will work with receiving schools to support pupils, including children with special educational needs and vulnerable children.
Staff consultation and redeployment arrangements will continue, with the staff consultation running until 25 March 2024.
The Council will work with families and schools on transport, uniforms, admissions and other transition needs.

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