School Organisation Moor Hall Primary School

For your comments on the proposal to expand Moor Hall Primary School by one form of entry with effect from 1st September 2017.

We received 38 responses via this website, 2 in writing and 1 email.

Of these 41 responses received: 16 were in favour, 24 were against and 1 did not express an preference.

The category of respondents are detailed below; some respondents selected more than one category.

Local resident responses totalled 13

Local resident Other "specified" totalled 1

Other "specified" totalled 3

Parent totalled 15

Parent and local resident totalled 8

Parent and local resident and "other" totalled 1

A joint decision to approve the proposal was made on 31^st January 2017 by the Cabinet Member for Children, Families and Schools and Strategic Director of People.

A Request for Call-In was made to the Schools, Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny (O&S) Committee by two Sutton Trinity Ward Councillors on 2^nd February 2017.

The Schools, Children and Families O&S Committee met on 8^th February 2017 to consider the matter. The Committee resolved to Call-In the decision for reconsideration by the Executive Cabinet Committee.

In accordance with DfE School Organisation Legislation on 15th March 2017 we submitted a request to the Office of the Schools Adjudicator (the Adjudicator) for a decision.

The Adjudicator is Dr Bryan Slater; please see the attached letter, "Letter from Adjudicator", outlining the activity he will be undertaking and invitation for further comments. A public meeting is arranged on Wednesday 5th April 2017, 3:30pm at Moor Hall Primary School, Rowalan Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 6RE.

Update: The Adjudicator has issued a second letter to stakeholders 20th April 2017, giving the final deadline for additional comments as 5th May 2017.

We will report the Adjudicator's decision, when it has been received.

Traffic and transport issues: during the consultation period, a proportion of feedback related to traffic and transport concerns.  As previously communicated this has been shared with the project team that will deliver the proposal, if approved; and they have provided two documents which are attached to this consultation for information: Transport Statement Moor Hall School; Draft Travel Plan Moor Hall School.

Determination: The Adjudicator has issued a letter and report to Birmingham City Council with the following conclusion and determination; full details are attached in the document: Adjudicator Decision (letter and report):

Conclusion:
I approve the proposal to expand Moor Hall Primary School as set out in the proposal made by Birmingham City Council, subject to the granting of planning permission for the associated building and other works at the school by 21 July 2017.

Determination:
Under the powers conferred on me in section 21 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006, I hereby approve conditionally the proposal to increase the capacity of Moor Hall Primary School, Sutton Coldfield, for September 2017

4th July 2017: An update statement from Birmingham City Council is attached to this consultation.

20th July 2017: An update statement from Birmingham City Council is attached to the consultation page.

Update 16th August 2017: Adjudicator Determination number 2. 

The Adjudicator has considered and approved the proposals afresh with a modified implementation date of 1st September 2018 and a conditional date by which planning permission must be granted by of 30th June 2018.

A copy of the Adjudicator's letter and the full determination of 16th August 2017 can be found in the attachment section of this consultation webpage.