Long Lawford Primary School Expansion

Closed 18 Oct 2016

Opened 1 Sep 2016

Contact

01926 410410

consultations@warwickshire.gov.uk

Feedback updated 27 Feb 2018

We asked

A consultation was carried out on the proposal to increase capacity at Long Lawford Primary School from two forms of entry to three forms of entry. The Published Admission Number (PAN) would increase from 60 to 90 and the overall capacity of the school would eventually rise to 630 pupils

The proposed increase in capacity at Long Lawford Primary School is related to the general rise in the population of primary aged pupils living in the priority area, which is the result of a higher birth rate, new housing developments and inward migration being experienced by the County as a whole.

This proposal will require some changes and extension to the school building.  However, this has been subject to a separate process and linked to the submission of an application for planning permission.

 

You said

Feedback from the consultation was presented to Warwickshire County Council Cabinet on 10th November 2016.  The main concern vocalised by parents and local residents was the increased traffic and requirement for additional parking.  In response to the concerns raised through the consultation, and to WCC Highways objection to the Planning application, it is proposed to address traffic issues on the narrower roads by creating additional pick up and drop off spaces for parents opposite Long Lawford Primary School.

We did

The proposal to expand Long Lawford Primary School to three forms of entry is currently underway with an expected completion date between September 2018 and July 2019.

 

Overview

There is currently a consultation on the proposal concerning Long Lawford Primary School,  this is part of a statutory consultation process that Warwickshire County Council is managing in partnership with the Governing Body.  The proposal is:

To increase the capacity at Long Lawford Primary School from 2 forms of entry to 3 forms of entry from September 2017. The published admission number (PAN) will increase from 60 to 90, meaning the overall capacity of the school will eventually rise to 630 pupils.

Why your views matter

The Strategic Planning Team reviewed options for the future development of the schools in the area and the decision was taken to start consultation on a formal basis.

The proposed increase in capacity at Long Lawford Primary School is related to the general rise in the population of primary aged pupils living in the priority area, which is the result of the higher birth rate, new housing developments and inward migration being experienced by the County as a whole.

Recent data demonstrate a 29.3% increase in the number of children starting school in Rugby over the past 8 years, and the County Council has a statutory obligation to provide sufficient school places for all pupils.  Current projections indicate that additional capacity will be required and it is proposed that extra places are provided at Long Lawford Primary School.  Long Lawford Primary School already has a ‘bulge class’ which is moving in to year 1 in September 2017 and will carry on through the school until leaving the end of Year 6. These proposals would see the school take in 3 Reception classes every year on a formal basis.

Building consequences

This letter concerns the statutory process of increasing the capacity from 420 to 630.  Clearly this will require changes and extensions to the existing school building. However, this will be subject to a separate process and will be linked to the submission of an application for planning permission.

What happens next

This Consultation is now closed 
 
Thank you to everyone who took the time to give their views.

Areas

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

  • Schools and learning
  • Children and families
  • Young people