Decision details

The Cabinet will be asked to consider proposals for the amalgamation of paired infant and junior schools

The Cabinet Member for Finance and Education presented a report on the proposal to amalgamate Grafton Infant and Junior Schools and William Bellamy Infant and Junior Schools to become primary schools with effect from 1 April 2012.

The Cabinet Member referred to the key benefits of amalgamation and the Corporate Director of Children’s Services outlined the responses to the consultation.  It was noted that many parents and staff from William Bellamy Infant School had expressed concerns about the amalgamation and these had been fully discussed in parents’ meetings.

Cabinet agreed the amalgamation of Grafton Infant and Junior Schools and William Bellamy Infant and Junior Schoolsto become all-through Primary Schools from 1 April 2012.