SOS - Save Our Schools!

Top Island politicians have agreed to axe 34 schools on the Isle of Wight.

Their decision will now go out to another consultation with governors, teachers, parents and pupils.

At last night’s meeting (Tuesday) top Tory councillors agreed to the closure of three primaries and sixteen middle schools. It’s part of the move to a two-tier system here. Fifteen other schools are set to amalgamate or relocate onto other sites.

Consultation will now take place on a school-by-school basis, which will last until September. There will also be a series of information / consultation meetings this month and next. Town and Parish Councils will also have to be consulted.

The decision was made despite opposition from the Island’s Liberal Democrats and Labour.

Courtesy of Isle of Wight Radio News.

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