A London council apologized after a watchdog ruled it unlawful to close Fenstanton Primary School and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School. The council aimed to merge or close six schools due to a significant decrease in pupil enrollment, negatively impacted by Brexit and housing affordability. The Office of the School Adjudicator rejected the council's modified closure decision and plans to amalgamate schools, emphasizing a need for the council to address the declining pupil numbers. Discussions with the OSA and Department for Education will follow to find viable solutions.
The London council has apologized after a watchdog deemed it unlawful to close Fenstanton Primary and Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Schools, rejecting plans for mergers.
Lambeth's original plan to close six schools was triggered by a significant decline in reception pupils, with over 1,000 fewer children starting school in the area.
The closures were seen as necessary to maintain educational quality amidst dwindling resources due to under-enrollment, worsened by factors like Brexit and housing issues.
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