Amalgamation of Mackie Hill JI School with Kettlethorpe High School
We are proposing to amalgamate Mackie Hill JI School with Kettlethorpe High School to form a through school on a split site for children between the ages of 3 and 16.
Statutory Process Timeline:
Date |
Stage |
31 January 2018 – 16 February 2018 | Consultation period |
27 March 2018 | Cabinet approved publication of Statutory Notice |
6 April 2018 | Statutory Notice published in the Wakefield Express and posted on entrances to the schools and in local buildings |
During the Statutory Notice period a representation
was received from a stakeholder.
A Report including a summary of the representation
and a summary of Wakefield Council’s response was considered by the Council’s
Cabinet at a meeting on 10 July 2018. Cabinet agreed to the
recommendation within the Report to amalgamate Mackie Hill JI School with
Kettlethorpe High School.
The Secretary of State is now being asked to
rescind the Academy Order for Mackie Hill JI School. The proposal to
amalgamate will not be able to be implemented until the Academy Order is
rescinded.
If you require any further information please
contact the Schools Organisation Team on 01924 307983 or email: schoolplaceplanning@wakefield.gov.uk