Decision

The Leader of the Council has decided to close St Mary's C of E Infant School and transfer its pupils to Puttenham C of E Infant School or an alternative preferred school from September 2025.

Analysis

outcome: Recommendations Approved

summary: The decision involves the closure of St Mary's C of E Infant School and the transfer of its pupils to Puttenham C of E Infant School or another preferred school from September 2025.

topline: The Leader of the Council has decided to close St Mary's C of E Infant School and transfer its pupils to Puttenham C of E Infant School or an alternative preferred school from September 2025.

reason_contentious: This issue is likely contentious due to the impact on the local community, parents, and students of St Mary's C of E Infant School.

affected_stakeholders: ["Students", "Parents", "Teachers", "Local Community"]

contentiousness_score: 7

political_party_relevance: There may be implications of political influence as the decision was made by the Leader of the Council.

URL: https://mycouncil.surreycc.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=6010

Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: Yes

Purpose:

Content: The Leader of the Council: Determined the statutory notices to agree the proposal to close St Mary’s C of E Infant School and transfer its pupils to Puttenham C of E Infant School or an alternative preferred school from September 2025.

Date of Decision: July 7, 2025