The number of births on the Island has reached its lowest since 1941 — when the country was at war — and there is a significant decline in pupil numbers forecast in the next five years
The first visible action taken by Debbie Andre in her new role as Cabinet member for education has been to suspend the closure of Chillerton and Rookley Primary School, says Save Our School campaign
Parents and community members oppose the closure of their village's only primary school on a number of grounds and urge others to share their views on the consultation. Full details within
Paul Brading says the move "ensures a strong, sustainable and robust educational offer is provided and secures a multi-million pound capital investment opportunity"
The Isle of Wight council cabinet say the All Saints' school site would be subject to a multi-million-pound investment, but it has not been secured yet
Any decision to close the school by Cabinet next Thursday (9 January) will be subject to the governing body of Yarmouth Primary School taking a decision to relocate their school