Schools across Gedling borough are being expanded as a result of increasing pupil numbers.
Driven by new housing developments in the borough, new schools and school expansions are being proposed to “mitigate” the impact of new homes on local communities.
Some of the latest new build and expansion plans are due to be discussed by Nottinghamshire County Council next week.
Funding is provided through Section 106 agreements, which is a legal obligation between a developer and a local authority.
There are currently more than 200 live Section 106 agreements in Nottinghamshire, which include contributions for education purposes.
Funding is also provided through Government grants.
During the county council Children and Young People’s Committee meeting on November 1, councillors will be asked to approve new projects and expansions to schools in the county.
A council report states: “The council is committed to providing good schools with sufficient places for all Nottinghamshire children. The Schools Capital Programme is a key element of delivering this commitment.
“There are currently 214 live Section 106 agreements which include contributions for education purposes and a further 79 under negotiation.
“Depending on the scale of the development the planning application pertains to, these capital funding contributions range from relatively small sums that fund only a few additional school places, all the way to multimillion-pound sums to provide major expansions or entirely new schools.”
New schools
Teal Close, Netherfield will see a new school built by the house builder Persimmon. The developer has chosen to construct the 210 place Primary School at this site. The school will be completed for September 2022 and will be operated by the Flying High Academy.
Schools which are increasing pupil numbers
Carlton Academy, Carlton – This school has increased its Published Admission Number (the number of students who can be admitted into each year group) from 170 to 230 by constructing 10 new classrooms.
Carlton Le Willows, Gedling – This school is expanding from 8 forms of entry to 12, increasing its Published Admission Number from 226 to 360.
Barely enough school places before the new and future development. This is a pitiful attempt. New schools are needed. Not increased capacity at already overcrowded schools.