West Wight School Places

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 Governors of the Federation of Yarmouth and Shalfleet Schools have announced their decision on the move of Yarmouth School to Freshwater

The Cabinet plans are subject to a decision by the Governing Body of Yarmouth School, due to be made on Monday

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

David Griffiths from Yarmouth counters Steve Cowley's letter, setting out what he believes are valid reasons to move Yarmouth School to Freshwater

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

Steve Cowley says he believes the Governors of Yarmouth school have "lost their way" and encourages parents to email them

In response to Steve Cowley's letter, Daniel James says the solution being proposed in the current council consultation is the best offered to date

Steve Cowley says smaller good schools like Yarmouth Primary will still deliver a good education where they are supported socially and financially by local communities

A show of hands at the Yarmouth Town Council meeting last night voted in favour of closing Shalfleet Primary school. A governor said the Isle of Wight council had put 'a gun to their heads'

The closure is being proposed due to a significant decline in pupil numbers at the school and significant surplus schools places within the West Wight area