St Bede's Catholic Infant and Nursery School and St Bernadette Catholic Junior School in Lambeth will merge due to decreasing pupil numbers. This merger, approved by Lambeth Council, will result in an all-through primary school operating from the St Bede's site starting September 2025. The new institution will cater to children aged 7-11, while the St Bernadette site will close. Staff and students from St Bernadette will transition to the new school to ensure the continuation of Catholic education amidst broader challenges faced by schools in the area.
The new merged primary school will operate from the St Bede's site starting September 2025 and will extend the age range to include children aged 7-11.
Lambeth Council's leadership has approved the amalgamation in response to declining pupil rolls and falling birth rates affecting schools across London.
Cllr Ben Kind stated the merger is a proactive measure to preserve Catholic education while ensuring the long-term sustainability of the new school structure.
Headteacher Ewa Ostrynska expressed excitement among the majority of pupils and parents about the merger, affirming collaboration between senior and curriculum leads.
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