New Nottingham primary school for 200 pupils won't open this year

A new primary school in Nottingham's growing Trent Basin estate will not open as planned in September this year due to low demand. , providing spaces for 210 pupils as well as 30 full-time nursery spaces and jobs for 22 staff members.

However, Nottingham City Council has now told parents who selected the school as a preferred option that its opening has been delayed. A letter sent to parents says the occupancy rates of family housing in Waterside and surrounding areas have not met predicted levels, while the school received fewer applications than expected by the admissions deadline of January.

"We have, therefore, contacted the parents and carers of affected pupils to inform them in good time and resolve any issues or concerns with our School Admissions team in advance of National Offer Day, which is Tuesday, April 16 and immediately after the Easter holidays. A resident who lives nearby, who asked not to be named, said the news was "disastrous" for the area. A Department for Education spokesperson confirmed the decision was made due to low demand.

Source: Education Headlines (educationheadlines.net)

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