Haringey Council has initiated a consultation process regarding the closure of St Peter's RC Infant School and St Gildas' Catholic Junior School, primarily due to a drastic decrease in pupil enrollment from 324 in 2019 to only 65 in October 2024. Concerns regarding the financial sustainability of these Catholic Voluntary Aided schools were raised, with funding heavily reliant on student numbers. Discussions about converting to an academy were halted by the Diocese, emphasizing the ongoing challenges faced by the schools in maintaining educational standards and financial health.
Haringey Council is initiating a consultation regarding the potential closure of St Peter's RC Infant School and St Gildas' Catholic Junior School due to declining pupil numbers.
The schools have experienced a significant drop in enrollment, from 324 pupils in 2019 to just 65, raising serious concerns over their financial viability.
The council has expressed that without sufficient pupil numbers, funding for these schools will diminish, which severely impacts their ability to deliver quality education.
After consulting on becoming an academy, plans were halted by the Diocese, indicating ongoing financial challenges for the schools.
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