CES-03-26: Proposal to Increase the Place Number of Silverwood School from 460 to 562 Places
May 11, 2026 Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, SEND, Education and Skills (Cabinet member) Approved View on council websiteThis summary is generated by AI from the council’s published record and supporting documents. Check the full council record and source link before relying on it.
Summary
The Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, SEND, Education and Skills approved the proposal to increase Silverwood School's registered place number from 460 to 562. This decision was made on 11/05/2026. The decision ensures the school's registered place number reflects its capacity and pupil numbers, in line with Department for Education guidance.
Full council record
Purpose
To approve the Council to make a prescribed alteration to Silverwood School by increasing the registered place number from 460 to 562 places.
Decision
DECISION MADE
This decision was published on 11 May 2026 and will come into force on 19 May 2026.
Reasons for the decision
To ensure Silverwood School’s registered place number reflects the capacity of the school and the number of pupils attending, in accordance with DfE guidance.
Alternative options considered
Increasing the place number of Silverwood School will reflect:
- The actual capacity of the school following a substantial build programme
- The number of pupils attending the school.
- The alternative ‘do nothing’ would carry the risks identified in this paper.
Supporting Documents
Details
| Outcome | Recommendations Approved |
| Decision date | 11 May 2026 |
| Effective from | 19 May 2026 |
| Subject to call-in | Yes |