Primary School Expansion Programme

Overview

In recent years there has been a marked upturn in the numbers of children born in the Borough, we have already had to increase capacity during the last two years to meet the additional demand for places at reception year. This increased demand is projected to continue at least up to 2013 and probably beyond.  The Local Authority has a core duty to ensure there are sufficient places to meet the needs of its children and families and therefore it is obliged to plan for the expansion of its school capacity.

Why your views matter

We have to increase the number of primary school places to meet additional demand. We set out specific proposals for school expansions in the consultation document. These places should come into operation for September 2012. We believe that the proposals should ensure that every Sutton child requiring a school place will get one, however, there may be issues that we have missed or given insufficient weight. We want to hear your views as to how best we might develop the additional capacity required.

What happens next

We are consulting on whether to expand the following schools and will be holding open meetings at these schools on the dates below:

 1. All Saints Benhilton  C of E Primary School Monday 23^rd May 7.00pm

2. Cheam Common Infants and Juniors Tuesday 24^th May 7.00pm

3. Brookfield Primary School Wednesday 25^th May 7.00pm

4. Federation of St Elpheges Catholic Schools Infant/Juniors 7^th June 7.00pm

5. All Saints Carshalton C of E Primary School 9^th June 7.00pm