Newport City Council consulted on the proposal:
To increase the capacity of Millbrook Primary School from 210 to 315, creating a permanent 1.5 form entry school from September 2018
Download the Report to Cabinet Member for Education and Skills (pdf)
Download the associated Decision Schedule (pdf)
Download the Fairness and Equality Impact Assessment (pdf)
Consultation
The consultation ran from 11 September to 22 October 2017 and is now closed.
The consultation gave an opportunity to learn about the proposal, ask questions and make comments that have been recorded and summarised in a consultation report (pdf) that will be considered by the council.
Drop-in sessions were held for people most directly affected by the proposal, with council officers available to explain the proposals and answer any questions.
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Where?
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When?
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Millbrook Primary School
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12 October 2017
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Millbrook Primary School
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17 October 2017
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Download the letter to stakeholders (pdf)
Download the full formal consultation document (pdf)
Download the everyday summary version of the consultation document (pdf)
The consultation response pro-forma (pdf) was available at the drop-in sessions.
Responses made during the consultation period were counted as adverse comments rather than objections to the proposal.
Objections to a proposal can only be registered after the publication of a statutory notice which is the second stage in the proposal.
The consultation ended at midnight, Sunday 22 October 2017.
The proposal
The proposal is to increase the whole school capacity for pupils of statutory school age from 210 (1 form entry) to 315 (1.5 form entry).
As a result, the published admission number for the school will increase from 30 to 45.
The increase in capacity will take place in stages.
The school is housed on a large site with enough space and infrastructure in place to support an increased capacity.
The council has already carried out the building work necessary to ensure that the whole school is equipped to meet the demands of a 21st Century learning environment.
This proposal supports the council’s vision for 'the right school in the right place' and the philosophy of 'local schools for local children'.
There is increasing parental demand for school places in this area of the city and the site can support additional capacity without any detrimental impact on other local schools.
This proposal will benefit the local community as the capacity of Millbrook Primary School will be eventually be increased across all year groups from Reception to Year Six.
The capacity of the nursery class will remain unchanged at 32 part-time places delivered over either a morning or afternoon session.
Consultation report
Download the consultation report (pdf) which summarises the consultation process and engagement process, comments received and the council's response to these.
Publication of the statutory proposal
The Cabinet Member (CM) for Education and Skills has considerd all views expressed and responses received during the formal consultation process and has decided to proceed with the proposal.
Download the Report to CM for Education and Skills (pdf)
Download the updated Fairness and Equality Impact Assessment (pdf)
Download the associated Decision Schedule (pdf)
A Statutory Notice (pdf) was published 15 January 2018 for a period of 28 days.
Any objections to this proposal had to be received by the education service development manager at Newport City Council by Monday 12 February 2018.
Final decision
The full statutory consultation process has ended on the council's proposal to increase the capacity of Millbrook primary school.
This process passed through the statutory notice stage without objection and a final decision has been taken by the CM for Education and Skills to implement the proposal with effect from September 2018.
Download the Report to the CM for Education and Skills (pdf)
Download the associated Decision Schedule (pdf)
Download the Fairness and Equality Impact Assessment (pdf)
Download the final decision notification letter (pdf)