Issue - meetings

The Cabinet Member for Educational Attainment and School Improvement presented a report on the proposed amalgamation of Marks Gate Infants and Junior Schools to form an all-through primary school from the start of the 2019/20 academic year.

The Cabinet Member referred to the key benefits of the amalgamation and the progress already being made under the leadership of the new Executive Headteacher.  With regard to the changes to funding arrangements, it was noted that the joint Governing Body was fully aware of the funding reductions that would result as a direct consequence of the amalgamation and continued to review their impact.

The Cabinet resolved to agree the amalgamation of Marks Gate Infant and Junior Schools into a single Primary School with effect from 1 September 2019.