Decision

The Executive Director of Children's Services has decided to merge Coalway Community Infant School and Coalway Junior School by extending the age range of the latter and closing the former.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations were approved to commence stakeholder engagement on the proposal.

summary: The decision involves merging Coalway Community Infant School and Coalway Junior School by extending the age range of the latter and closing the former.

topline: The Executive Director of Children's Services has decided to merge Coalway Community Infant School and Coalway Junior School by extending the age range of the latter and closing the former.

reason_contentious: This issue is likely contentious due to the potential impact on students, parents, and staff of the schools involved.

affected_stakeholders: ["Students", "Parents", "Staff", "Local community"]

contentiousness_score: 7

political_party_relevance: There is no mention of political parties or political influence on the decision.

URL: https://glostext.gloucestershire.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2448

Decision Maker: Executive Director of Children's Services

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: Pursuant to an Authorisation from Council’s Scheme of Delegation: DCS2 - To exercise all other functions relating to the areas of responsibility of Children’s Services, Education and Learning except decision category ADLS 1 to 3 and in relation to the commissioning of Children’s Services. That the Executive Director of Children’s Services should agree to commence a period of stakeholder engagement on the proposal to bring together Coalway Community Infant School and Coalway Junior School through the process of extending the age range of Coalway Junior School and closing Coalway Community Infant School with effect from 1 April 2026.

Content: That the Executive Director of Children’s Services should agree to commence a period of stakeholder engagement on the proposal to bring together Coalway Community Infant School and Coalway Junior School through the process of extending the age range of Coalway Junior School and closing Coalway Community Infant School with effect from 1 April 2026.  

Date of Decision: May 22, 2025