In order to meet increasing demand for primary school places in Elmbridge approval is sought from the Cabinet Member for Schools and Learning for the publication of statutory notices and a public consultation to expand Hinchley Wood Primary School in 2016.
Decision:
· The school be enlarged by one form of entry (from two to three classes per year group). Adding a net total of 210 places in Years R to 6 by 2020.
· The school undertakes a building programme on its present site which would add teaching accommodation and a new kitchen and dining room
· This expansion would be effective from 1 September 2016 and would be funded by Surrey County Council as part of its Basic Need Capital programme.
· Prior to the permanent expansion Hinchley Wood Primary school would take one more bulge class in September 2015.