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Oct 2021
Two Harrogate primary schools plan to merge
Two Harrogate primary schools could merge, under new proposals revealed today.
The governors of Woodfield Community Primary School and Grove Road Community Primary School have requested North Yorkshire County Council begin a consultation on amalgamation
According to a council press release, Woodfield would become part of Grove Road from September 1, 2022 but both sites would stay open.
The release added:
Woodfield, which has 56 pupils, was rated 'inadequate' by Ofsted in an inspection report last year and placed into special measures. However, a monitoring visit in June this year concluded "leaders and managers are taking effective action towards the removal of special measures".
In its latest Ofsted inspection in 2018, Grove Road was rated 'good'.
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'Exciting opportunity'
In a joint message to parents, the chairs of governors and headteachers at both schools said:
The county council will consider the request on November 23 and, if agreed, a consultation would run through December and January.
The consultation process would include public meetings where parents and the local community will have the opportunity to hear more about the proposals and share their views.
Are you a parent of a child at either school? If so, what do you think of the proposed merger? Let us know at contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.
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