Issue details

Local Authority Response to the Proposed Closure of Kirkby Fleetham Primary School.

This report follows an announcement made by the Dales Academy proposal to close Kirkby Fleetham Church of England Primary School at the end of the Summer term 2025.
The school is identified as a rural academy.
In accordance with the presumption against closure of rural academies, the Local Authority needs to agree to the closure.
The report will seek the Local Authority’s agreement to the proposed closure of the rural academy.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Affect on communities;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Notice of proposed decision first published: 22/01/2025

Decision due: 25 Feb 2025 by Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Lead member: Executive Member for Education, Learning & Skills

Lead director: Corporate Director Children and Young People's Services

Contact: Jon Holden, Head Strategic Planning (CYPS) Email: jon.holden@northyorks.gov.uk Email: Jon.Holden@northyorks.gov.uk.

Decisions

Documents

  • Local Authority Response to the Proposed Closure of Kirkby Fleetham Primary School.