Drakelow Primary New School Initial request for approval

October 16, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

...to facilitate the opening of the new Drakelow Park Flying High Academy in September 2026, the Cabinet approved revenue support for a minimum number of pupils and £128,000 in funding for initial recruitment.

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Purpose

Approval of
grant funding for the Drakelow Park Flying High Academy new school
pre-opening.

Decision

RESOLVED to:
 

1)     
Note that the new School Drakelow Park Flying High Academy is
scheduled to open in September 2026;

 

2)     
Approve the agreement of revenue support, (a detailed request
with amount to follow) for a Minimum number of pupils to enable the
school to open as planned; and

 

3)     
Approve the revenue funding of £128,000 which is funded
from within the Schools Block of the Dedicated Schools Grant to
enable the initial recruitment process by the academy
partnership.

 

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Thursday, 16 October 2025 12.00 pm on October 16, 2025

Supporting Documents

Approval for funding from the Childrens Services Capital Budget.pdf
Appendix 2 for Approval for funding from the Childrens Services Capital Budget.pdf

Details

OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date16 Oct 2025
Subject to call-inYes