Decision details

To consider the representations from the statutory consultation  period to inform a decision and the proposal to close St Mary Magdalene CE Primary School

It was not possible to circulate this report five clear days in advance of the meeting. The chair agreed to accept this item as urgent as the representations on closure needed to run for a period of four weeks and be complete prior to consideration by cabinet on the 17 June 2025.  Results from the consultation were not available until the 9 June 2025, four days after the dispatch date for cabinet.

Councillor James McAsh left the meeting room while this item was discussed and a decision made.

Cabinet heard representations from the chair of governors and the director of Southwark Diocesan Board of Education.

RESOLVED:

1.  That it be agreed to close St Mary Magdalene Church of England Primary School from the 31 August 2025 onwards.

2.  That a report be produced on the lessons learned from school closures in Southwark over recent years and reported back to cabinet in Autumn 2025.