Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: April 15, 2025

Purpose: To seek Cabinet approval to begin the relevant and required statutory consultation for the proposal to amalgamate St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School, St David's Roman Catholic Primary School and St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School and St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School to create a 3-18 All Through School for the Roman Catholic School Network

Content: (a)       That the contents of the report be noted, and the rationale for the proposal from the Catholic Diocese of Wrexham as they seek to effectively manage their school estate in Flintshire in the context of falling pupil numbers and funding challenges; and   (b)       That approval be given to commence consultation with relevant stakeholders on the proposal to close St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School, St David’s Catholic Primary School, St Mary’s Catholic Primary School and St Richard Gwyn Catholic High School and open a new 3-18 all-through Catholic school to provide for learning provision for the Catholic community.