Academy Consultation

Plans for the building of a new Academy, on Liverpool Road, have now moved on to the next stage following the decision by the governors of St Mary Magdalene Primary School to become part of the state of the art, all-age Academy, scheduled to open in September 2007. The decision follows an extensive public consultation process, which ended on 17 December 2004.

Consultation Outcomes

Over 600 questionnaires commenting on the proposals were completed and returned. A summary of the results of the consultation can be downloaded here. Some of the key outcomes were:

• 60% of the responses in favour of establishing the new Academy
• 52% supported the proposal that the new Academy should provide education for pupils aged 5-19
• 49% supported the proposal that the Academy should provide learning and recreational facilities for the community
• 88% opted to keep the name – St Mary Magdalene

Pupils who are part of the primary department of the new school will have the right to transfer automatically to the secondary department. That will leave around 150 places for pupils from other primary schools. Of those places 70% will be known as ‘community places’ and 30% will be ‘foundation’ places. Priority for ‘foundation’ places will go to those who attend other Church of England schools in Islington.

For further information

Tom Peryer, London Diocesan Board for Schools
020 7932 1161
Email: tom.peryer@london.anglican.org

Kate Nixon, 3E’s Consultants
07775 665121
Email: kate.nixon@3es.com