Decision details

To seek a final decision on a proposal to amalgamate West Rise Community Infant School and West Rise Junior School and to change the new school’s age range to 2-11.

40.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children's Services.

DECISIONS

40.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the closure of West Rise Junior School on 30 April 2025 and to alter the age range of West Rise Community Infant School from 4 to 7 to 2 to 11 with effect from 1 May 2025 in order to create an all-through primary school with nursery provision.

REASONS

40.3     The proposal to amalgamate West Rise Community Infant School and West Rise Junior School builds on the improvements being made through the partnership working between the two schools and aligns with one of the guiding principles to school organisation in East Sussex.

40.4     The Local Authority believes that the longer-term future for education in the local area can best be achieved through amalgamating the two schools into one all-through primary school, operating on the same site.