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Proposal for discontinuation of Manorbier Church in Wales Voluntary Controlled school
Pembrokeshire County Council has a statutory duty to secure sufficient and suitable school places in its area and to determine whether it is making the best use of the resources and facilities to deliver the opportunities that children deserve.
At its meeting on 8th May 2025, Pembrokeshire County Council considered a report of the School Modernisation Working Group which outlined the findings of a review of education provision in the Tenby area.
In particular the review considered the extent of surplus school places in the area, set against a significant decline in the pupil population. In addition, the report outlined the current position in relation to the school building at Manorbier, and the cost of primary school places, and concluded with a recommendation.
The decision of Council was as follows:
That the Director of Education be authorised to commence statutory consultation with the St David’s Diocese on the proposal to discontinue Manorbier Church in Wales Voluntary Controlled School.
In accordance with the School Organisation Code, a letter was sent to the St David’s Diocese on 14th May 2025 in order to seek its views on the proposal. The Diocese’s response was considered by the County Council at its meeting on 17th July 2025; the decision of Council was as follows:
That the Director of Education be authorised to commence general statutory consultation on the proposal to discontinue Manorbier Church in Wales Voluntary Controlled School.
This document fulfils part of the County Council’s responsibility under the School Standards and Organisation (Wales) Act 2013 to consult with appropriate stakeholders and to explain the Council’s proposal to discontinue Manorbier Church in Wales VC School.
It offers an opportunity for consultees to put forward any comments, observations or alternative proposals they wish to be considered, as well as explaining why other options considered are not the preferred option.
Consultation on this proposal will comply with the requirements of the School Organisation Code. Consequently, the main purpose is to provide information and to gather the views of identified stakeholders.
For further information on the statutory process, see Section 7.
Proposal for discontinuation of Manorbier Church in Wales Voluntary Controlled School
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