Decision details

To approve the business case for the expansion of Bishop David Brown Secondary School.  The school currently operates as a 5 Form of Entry (750 places) secondary for pupils aged 11-16. The expansion will increase the school to a 6 Form of Entry (900 places) secondary for pupils aged 11-16.  This will meet the demand for 150 additional secondary places in the Woking area.

Part 2 annex

This Part 2 report contained the financial and value for money information which related to item 12.

RESOLVED:

1.     That the Cabinet approves the business case for the project to expand Bishop David Brown Secondary School by 150 places, as set out in Annex 1 of the submitted report.

2.     That the Cabinet approves the arrangements by which a variation of up to 10% of the total value may be agreed by the Strategic Director for Business Services in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning, the Cabinet Member for Business Services and the Leader of the Council.

Reasons for Recommendations:

The proposal delivers and supports the Authority’s statutory obligation to provide sufficient school places to meet the needs of the population in the Woking area.