Appendix 1: Proposal to expand Ravenor Primary ... - Ealing Council

Appendix 4: Proposal to expand St Saviour’s CE Infant and ChristChurch CE Junior Schools by increasing the school’s Published AdmissionNumber by 30 pupils, to admit 120 pupils into each reception year fromSeptember 2012 (proposal f. of the recommendations)EFFECT ON STANDARDS AND SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTA System Shaped by ParentsThe EIA 2006 amends the Education Act 1996 to place duties on LAs tosecure diversity in the provision of schools and to increase opportunities forparental choice when planning the provision of schools in their areas. Inaddition, LAs are under a specific duty to respond to representations fromparents about the provision of schools, including requests to establish newschools or make changes to existing schools. Cabinet should take intoaccount the extent to which the proposal is consistent with these duties.St Saviour’s and Christ Church - the proposal to expand the proposed newschool is one which contributes to meeting demand for places in the localarea. The proposal also increases choice for those with a Church of Englandfaith in Ealing.StandardsCabinet should be satisfied that proposals for school expansion will contributeto raising local standards of provision and will lead to improved attainment forchildren. They should pay particular attention to the effects on groups thattend to under perform.The school support the proposals and do not feel it would have a detrimentaleffect on standards.By expanding schools through significant investment in school buildings,schools are able to extend their schools in ways that are tailored to the needsof the pupils, parents, and local communities and improve facilities for all.St Saviours - good OfSTED (June 2010) and Christ Church – satisfactoryOfSTED (October 2010). An increase of 30 pupils to 4FE would allow theschool(s) to continue to teach its pupils in year group classes.DiversityCabinet should consider how proposals will contribute to local diversity. Theyshould consider the range of schools in the relevant area of the LA andwhether the expansion of the school will meet the aspirations of parents, helpraise standards and narrow attainment gaps.The proposals will contribute to local diversity. Since 2008, the Council haveagreed to expand various types of primary schools, adding the followingprovision:• 7½FE to community schools27