Issue - decisions

That the projections for primary need be noted.

That a margin of 5% be agreed above the Greater London Authority projection for primary place planning to provide for local variations in need and to meet parental preferences.

That discussions be undertaken with primary schools identified for expansion with a view to reporting the outcome to a future meeting of Education PDS Committee.

That, where primary school expansion is agreed, implementation be funded through the Education Capital Programme, subject to availability of funds.

That the Secondary School Place Planning report be recommended to the Education PDS Committee as the basis for secondary school place planning to 2031.

That the proposals for the expansion of existing secondary schools be brought forward to the Council’s Executive for approval.

That feasibility studies be undertaken in consultation with identified schools to assess the scope and cost of school enlargement as set out below:

Planning Area 1 - Wards:  Crystal Palace, Penge and Cator, Clock House

To investigate, with Governors, the feasibility of increasing capacity on a permanent basis by 1 FE to 3 FE at James Dixon Primary School.

To investigate, with Governors, the feasibility of a further bulge class for 2015/16 and of increasing capacity on a permanent basis by 1 FE to 3 FE at The Pioneer Academy, Stewart Fleming Primary School. 

To consider scope for other schools to expand as needed following consultation and feasibility studies.

Planning Area 2 - Wards:  Copers Cope, Kelsey and Eden Park

To investigate, with Governors, the feasibility of increasing capacity on a permanent basis by 1 FE to 3 FE at Worsley Bridge Primary School. 

To investigate, with Governors, the feasibility of increasing capacity on a permanent basis by 1 FE to 2 FE at Clare House Primary School. 

To await the outcome of the free school submission proposed by Langley Park Boys and Girls School.

Planning Area 3 - Wards:  Shortlands, West Wickham, Hayes and Coney Hall

To keep school organisation and size in the area under review and to consider medium term options for enlargements. 

To investigate, with Governors, the feasibility of increasing capacity by 1 FE to 3 FE at St Mark’s C.E. Primary School to meet the needs in the medium term.

Planning Area 4 - Wards:  Bromley Town, Plaistow and Sundridge, Bickley

To investigate, with Governors, the feasibility of increasing capacity on a permanent basis by 1 FE to 3 FE at Scotts Park Primary School. 

To investigate, with Governors, the feasibility of consolidating the PAN (Pupil Admission Number) for St George’s C.E. Primary School to 2 FE.

Planning Area 5 - Wards:  Bromley Common and Keston, Petts Wood and Knoll, Farnborough and Crofton

To keep school organisation and size in the area under review and to consider medium term options for enlargements. 

Planning Area 6 - Wards:  Chislehurst, Mottingham, Chislehurst North

To investigate, with Governors, the feasibility of relocating and increasing capacity on a permanent basis by 1 FE to 2 FE at Chislehurst C.E. Primary School. 

To investigate, with Governors, the feasibility of increasing capacity on a permanent basis by 1 FE to 2 FE at Edgebury Primary School.

Planning Area 7 - Wards:  Cray Valley West and Cray Valley East

To move towards the expansion on a permanent basis by 1 FE to 2 FE at Midfield Primary School, which had been agreed in principle by Governors, subject to planning approval and consultation.

To investigate, with Governors, the feasibility of increasing capacity on a temporary basis by 1 FE to 2 FE at St Paul’s Cray C.E. Primary School.

To investigate, with Governors, the feasibility of increasing capacity on a temporary basis by 1 FE to 2 FE at Leesons Primary School.

To investigate, with Governors, the feasibility of increasing capacity on a temporary basis by 1 FE to 2 FE at Poverest Primary School.

To investigate, with Governors, the feasibility of increasing capacity on a temporary basis by 1 FE to 2 FE at St Mary Cray Primary School.

Planning Area 8 - Wards:  Orpington, Chelsfield and Pratts Bottom

To investigate, with Governors, the feasibility of increasing capacity on a permanent basis by 1 FE to 2 FE at Blenheim Primary School. 

To consider scope for other schools to temporarily expand as needed following consultation and feasibility studies.

Planning Area 9 - Wards:  Biggin Hill and Darwin

No current changes to school organisation or size in this planning area.