Plans to consult on the future of three primary schools in Wrexham County Borough could be given the go-ahead later this month.
On Tuesday, September 16, Wrexham Council’s Executive Board will look at proposals to consult on the future of the Dee Valley Federation of Schools, which includes primary schools in Froncysyllte, Garth and Pentre.
If the board gives the go-ahead, members of the public – including parents and carers – will be asked to share their views on proposals to close the school in Froncysyllte, while retaining the schools in Garth and Pentre.
All three schools have been well below capacity over the past five years, with Froncysyllte recording the lowest figures with just 11 pupils registered during the last 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 if the consultation is given the go-ahead, we’ll be encouraging people to take part so we can get their views before deciding how to move forward.”
If the Executive Board gives the go-ahead, the consultation will be launched on September 23 and will run until November 7.
