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West Wight School Places

In early 2019 the Isle of Wight council announced its preferred option to deal with falling pupil numbers in the West Wight.

It planned to close All Saints CE Primary school and expand the nearby St Saviour’s RC Primary School.

Following opposition from residents, this plan was changed later in the year, when it was revealed the IWC would relocate pupils from All Saints’ to Yarmouth Primary, whilst All Saints’ was expanded, then all pupils would move to All Saints’ and Yarmouth would be closed.

This was withdrawn following a legal challenge, schools reduced their admission numbers, but the IWC said they were still looking to close one school in the West Wight.

Below are articles following the proposed closures.

14, March 2019·2 min read

‘Anger and disbelief’ at heated school closure consultation meeting

The mood of the meeting was anger and disbelief, with huge cheers and rounds of applause for those who stood up to speak and question the decision by Isle of Wight council officers to focus on the future of one school only.

27, September 2019·2 min read

‘Confused to as why governors not behind parents’ – Protest over school closure

Cllr Brading said he did not expect the news of the Governors decision to be in the public domain, but that they can do what they want.

22, May 2019·3 min read

‘People power works’ says deputy leader over plans to close Yarmouth School

The deputy leader of the Isle of Wight council has told his residents that he will vote against the plan to close Yarmouth School and says "People power works".

26, September 2019·2 min read

‘Very painful meeting’ with Isle of Wight Council representatives leads Governors to agree school closure

In a letter sent to parents, governors said they had come to the decision following 'frank conversations' and 'a very painful meeting' with Isle of Wight Council representatives.

28, May 2021·2 min read

‘We cannot continue to blame everything on the pandemic’ says new Cabinet member for education

Cllr Andre says situations have been compounded by Covid, but says we cannot continue to blame everything on the pandemic

6, March 2019·2 min read

‘We won’t let this go without a fight!’ says parish councillor at packed meeting

The Freshwater Parish Council welcomed a packed room of residents at last night's meeting where one parish councillor said they won't let the area lost another school without a fight.

11, March 2019·1 min read

‘Why take the heart of a community out?’ Passionate parents’ video shows off West Wight school some want closed

Passionate parents create video of a West Wight school to show Councillors how much would be lost if the school was closed. 'Why take the heart of a community out?' they ask.

save our school banner - all saints freshwater

3, May 2019·2 min read

A massive shake up of West Wight Primary schools just been published by council (updated)

Parents of children in West Wight primary schools have been anxiously waiting for today's officers' recommendations. The decision will be made behind closed doors.

8, March 2019·1 min read

All Saints’ closure plans called into question by local councillors

Cllr Medland has called into question the process of how the Isle of Wight council proposed to close All Saints' Primary School in Freshwater. He said the "policy is riddled with contradictions", with "no central strategic sense or awareness of the role of public services".

11, April 2019·4 min read

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