Proposal to merge Horndale County Infant and Nursery School and St. Francis Church of England (Aided) Junior School into a Church of England Primary School

Thank you to all who responded to this consultation. There were 31 responses with 90% strongly agreeing with the proposal to amalgamate the two schools. Those agreeing felt that it was correct in terms of supporting long term financial viability and that it would likely have a positive impact on the educational experience of the children affected. After considering the consultation responses, a statutory notice was then published on 4 November 2024 highlighting the amalgamation proposal. No responses were received to this notice by the end of its 28 day period so a final decision could now be made.

At its meeting on 15 January 2025, our Cabinet agreed to amalgamate Horndale County Infant and Nursery School and St. Francis C of E (Aided) Junior School on 1 September 2025 to create a newly named all through C of E (Aided) Primary School. Find out more about the decision at Cabinet agenda and minutes 15 January 2025 , agenda item 5.

The closing date for comments was Sunday 20 October 2024.