School place planning

The Council has a duty to supply high quality school places, in buildings that are fit for purpose and located in the right areas.

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.

No current proposals.

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 St Botolph's CofE, Woodcote and St Hardulph's CofE Primary Schools

Further reading