This report provides an update on the outcome of the public consultation for the expansion of Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School.
Pupil projections indicate there will be a shortfall of primary school places in the Goosnargh and Grimsargh planning area in Preston, and the adjoining planning area of Longridge in Ribble Valley from 2025/26.
To address the increased demand in these two planning areas, in September 2024, Cabinet approved the commencement of a public consultation in relation to the proposed expansion of Goosnargh Oliverson's Church of England Primary School, increasing the school's published admission number from 30 to 60 gradually increasing the capacity of the school from 210 to 420 places.
It was proposed to provide the expansion initially through a one-year temporary increase to the published admission number from 30 to 60 from September 2025, facilitated by the provision of temporary accommodation. The expansion would then become permanent from September 2026, following the completion of the capital build project. This report summarises the findings of the public consultation.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Divisions affected: (All Divisions); Preston Rural;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 05/12/2024
Anticipated restriction: Part I -
Explanation of anticipated restriction:
Appendix 'A' to this report is in Part II.
Decision due: 5 Dec 2024 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Education and Skills
Lead director: Director of Finance and Commerce
Department: Finance and Commerce
Contact: Paula Durrant Email: paula.durrant@lancashire.gov.uk Tel: 01772 534147.