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Feb 2022
Concern over lack of consultation on proposed Boroughbridge sixth form closure
Town and parish councillors in Boroughbridge High School's catchment area have concerns about the level of consultation on the proposed closure of the sixth form.
The school held a consultation between mid-November and mid-December on the proposal, which would see all sixth form courses and pastoral support transfer to King James’s School in Knaresborough for two years from September.
The two schools federated last year, which means they have a single governing body overseeing both schools.
Staff, students, parents/carers and governors were asked for their thoughts on suspending the sixth form.
But local councils have concerns the consultation was not wide enough.
Boroughbridge Town Council met with a school governor on Tuesday.
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According to sources, councillors told the governor they had not been consulted and requested another meeting with more representatives from the school.
They said nearby Langthorpe Parish Council and Kirby Hill and District Parish Council share the same concerns.
No meeting date has been set yet. However, councillors plan to quiz the school on how it can increase student uptake, its future plans and what the two-year suspension would mean in practice.
The Stray Ferret asked the federation of governors whether a decision has been made following its meeting on the consultation last week.
The chair declined to comment until all parents and carers have been informed.
However, the school is expected to announce its decision shortly.
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