A consultation on the future of three primary schools in Wrexham County Borough has been launched.
Last week (September 16), Wrexham Council’s Executive Board gave the go-ahead to consult on proposals for the Dee Valley Federation of Schools, which includes primary schools in Froncysyllte, Garth and Pentre.
Members of the public – including parents and carers – are now being asked to share their views on proposals to close the school in Froncysyllte, while retaining the schools in Garth and Pentre.
Froncysyllte has seen dwindling numbers over the past five years, with just 11 pupils registered during the last academic year, and just four pupils registered in the current academic year.
If a decision was taken to close the school in Froncysyllte, pupils would be offered a place at an alternative school.
Councillor Phil Wynn, Lead Member for Education, said: “For the past five years, the number of pupils at all three schools has been well below capacity.
“With such low pupil numbers and so many empty spaces, it makes sense to review the structure of the Dee Valley Federation and to consider whether retaining all three schools is sustainable.
“As a council, we have to make sure schools are viable in the long-term, but we’re also sensitive to the needs and preferences of parents and carers – so we’re encouraging people to take part in this consultation so we can get their views before deciding how to move forward.”
The consultation will run until November 7.
