Next step for closure of Bulwell school with falling numbers
The second consultation period will run from 1 to 28 September with a final decision by the council's Executive Board expected in November.When it launched the first consultation, the council said the school had done its best to manage the situation but intake was predicted to fall further.A spokesperson said the move was "very difficult" but no other option had been found.The authority confirmed there was sufficient capacity at nearby Hempshill Hall, Rufford and Crabtree Farm primaries to accommodate children at Snape Wood.
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