To increase local specialist early years and key stage 1 capacity in the Oakdale and wider area, in addition to permitting an increase to the number of post-16 places made available in Broadstone, to meet the assessed educational needs of children and young people with SEND and to reduce pressure on the High Needs Budget. The Council is the authority for approving this significant change to a maintained school.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/04/2026
Decision due: 27 May 2026 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education and Skills
Lead director: Corporate Director of Children's Services
Contact: Tanya Smith, Head of School Planning and Admissions Email: tanya.smith@bcpcouncil.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Public consultation was held between 27 February and 27 March 2026
Consultees
Parents, school staff, local headteachers and early years settings