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This was withdrawn following a legal challenge, schools reduced their admission numbers, but the IWC said they were still looking to close one school in the West Wight.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

children and teachers on grass

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.

save all saints banner

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.

Yarmouth School

25, September 2019·1 min read

School campaigners say they’ve been kept in the dark over closure plans: Protest planned

One of the campaigners said they still have confidence in the governors to maintain as their primary concern the welfare, progress and outcomes of the pupils by opposing the proposal to relocate Yarmouth Primary School.

children and teachers on grass

23, September 2019·1 min read

Letter: West Wight parents blighted by conflicting messages over planned school closure

Steve Cowley says parents cannot plan their children's education and schools are blighted by conflicting messages coming out of the Isle of Wight council.

Save our School - parents and children

13, September 2019·2 min read

It’s not over: Conservative Cllr says they are still committed to closing one West Wight school

Cllr Brading said the council was committed to achieving six key aims — including reducing the number of schools in the area from five to four.

save our school banner - all saints freshwater

4, September 2019·1 min read

Cabinet to hear update on West Wight school places plans

Cllr Brading says discussions are ongoing and an update report will be delivered to the Cabinet next week.

Stop sign halt stay away:

6, August 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight council scrap plans to relocate West Wight primary schools

To avoid the legal costs of taking the matter to court, the council is now exploring other options.

children and teachers on grass

30, July 2019·2 min read

Isle of Wight council make unexpected move on All Saints’ primary closure

The council has received a legal challenge in relation to the closure notice.

children and teachers on grass

23, July 2019·1 min read

Letter: Isle of Wight council must ‘ditch this plan’ to disrupt young children’s education

Steve Cowley believes the Isle of Wight council's plan to close Yarmouth school is disruptive and possibly 'financially irresponsible'. Over 90% of Shalfleet and Yarmouth parents oppose the plans.

save all saints banner

11, July 2019·1 min read

Isle of Wight council cabinet vote on West Wight school places issue

Cllr Brading said, “Given only seven children attending Yarmouth actually live in the town and 69 live in Freshwater and Totland, it makes logical sense to propose the move to relocate Yarmouth CE Primary onto the All Saints’ site."

Delivering the petition at county hall

14, June 2019·4 min read

West Wight school consultation: Cllr sharing incorrect information, says Yarmouth Mayor (updated)

Cllr Cameron is minuted as stating that Yarmouth Town Council approve of the school closure when it is the opposite. A 1,882 strong petition was handed in this week to County Hall opposing the changes.

children and teachers on grass

6, June 2019·3 min read

Yarmouth and Shalfleet join fight to save schools in reorganisation plans

Yarmouth Town Council as well as the Federation of church schools of Yarmouth and Shalfleet share their arguments in West Wight school places reorganisation.

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