To meet the demand for school places, new schools may need to be built or changes made to existing schools.
Proposals for new schools
Where the need for a new school is identified, we seek proposals to run the school, through a consultation process.
All recent proposals and the closing dates are listed below:
Proposal to establish a new primary school to serve Broadnook, Charnwood
(Closing date: 12pm on Friday 31 July 2026)
Proposal to establish a new primary school to serve Garendon Park, Loughborough
(Closing date: 12pm on Friday 31 July 2026)
Past proposals
Past proposals and consultation closing dates are listed below:
- Proposal to establish a new forest primary school to serve Coalville (Closed 22 November 2023)
- Proposal to establish a new SEND school in Quorn (Closed 31 August 2023)
- Proposal to establish a new primary school to serve Market Harborough (Closed 28 April 2023)
Proposals to make organisational changes to existing schools
We consult with the public on proposals to make organisational changes to existing schools, e.g. to increase the size of the school or to change the age range. The consultation normally lasts for up to six weeks.
Proposal to provide Enhanced Resource Bases (ERB) at Woodcote Primary Schools
No objections were received to the statutory notice to provide an Enhanced Resource Bases (ERB) at Woodcote primary schools. The proposals were determined by Tim Browne, Interim Director (Education, Inclusion and Additional Needs) and will now go ahead.
Proposal to provide Enhanced Resource Bases (ERB) at St Botolph's CofE, Woodcote and St Hardulph's CofE Primary Schools
No objections were received to the statutory notice to provide Enhanced Resource Bases (ERB) at St Botolph's CofE, Woodcote and St Hardulph's CofE primary schools. The proposals were determined by Tim Browne, Interim Director (Education, Inclusion and Additional Needs) and will now go ahead.