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Decision on the proposal to create a primary school through the merger of Cardinal Road Infant & Nursery School and Victoria Junior School
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Consultation has concluded
This consultation has now closed - see below for the outcome
Background
In line with Hounslow Council's Schools Amalgamation Policy, the Local Authority is proposing to close Victoria Junior School on 31 August 2025, to coincide with extending the age range of Cardinal Road Infant & Nursery School, creating a merged Primary school on the existing schools’ sites from 1 September 2025.
The merged Primary school will accommodate pupils between the ages of 3 and 11, providing places for 630 boys and girls, plus 45.5 full time equivalent places for nursery pupils. All pupils attending Cardinal Road Infant & Nursery School and Victoria Junior School at the time of amalgamation would automatically become part of the merged Primary school.
Details of the Public Notice of the proposed Cardinal Road Infant & Nursery and Victoria Junior schools merger are available under the Important documents section.
Outcome
At the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday 15 April 2025, Members approved the Local Authority’s proposal to merge Cardinal Road Infant & Nursery and Victoria Junior schools. This decision followed the publication of statutory proposals on 5 February 2025 and a four-week representation period, when any person or organisation was able submit comments to be considered by the decision maker.
Cabinet noted the responses received during the representation stage of the consultation which took place between the period 5 February - 5 March 2025.
Cabinet agreed to the extension of the age range of Cardinal Road Infant and Nursery School to accommodate ages 3-11 (Nursery through to Year 6).
Cabinet agreed to the closure of Victoria Junior School on 31 August 2025, noting all pupils would automatically become part of the merged Primary School.
Cabinet noted the merged Primary School with the extended age range would open on 1 September 2025.
This consultation has now closed - see below for the outcome
Background
In line with Hounslow Council's Schools Amalgamation Policy, the Local Authority is proposing to close Victoria Junior School on 31 August 2025, to coincide with extending the age range of Cardinal Road Infant & Nursery School, creating a merged Primary school on the existing schools’ sites from 1 September 2025.
The merged Primary school will accommodate pupils between the ages of 3 and 11, providing places for 630 boys and girls, plus 45.5 full time equivalent places for nursery pupils. All pupils attending Cardinal Road Infant & Nursery School and Victoria Junior School at the time of amalgamation would automatically become part of the merged Primary school.
Details of the Public Notice of the proposed Cardinal Road Infant & Nursery and Victoria Junior schools merger are available under the Important documents section.
Outcome
At the Cabinet meeting held on Tuesday 15 April 2025, Members approved the Local Authority’s proposal to merge Cardinal Road Infant & Nursery and Victoria Junior schools. This decision followed the publication of statutory proposals on 5 February 2025 and a four-week representation period, when any person or organisation was able submit comments to be considered by the decision maker.
Cabinet noted the responses received during the representation stage of the consultation which took place between the period 5 February - 5 March 2025.
Cabinet agreed to the extension of the age range of Cardinal Road Infant and Nursery School to accommodate ages 3-11 (Nursery through to Year 6).
Cabinet agreed to the closure of Victoria Junior School on 31 August 2025, noting all pupils would automatically become part of the merged Primary School.
Cabinet noted the merged Primary School with the extended age range would open on 1 September 2025.
Decision on the proposal to create a primary school through the merger of Cardinal Road Infant & Nursery School and Victoria Junior School has finished this stage
This consultation is open for contributions.
Under Review
Decision on the proposal to create a primary school through the merger of Cardinal Road Infant & Nursery School and Victoria Junior School has finished this stage
Contributions to this consultation are closed for evaluation and review. The project team will report back on key outcomes.
Final report
Decision on the proposal to create a primary school through the merger of Cardinal Road Infant & Nursery School and Victoria Junior School is currently at this stage
The final outcomes of the consultation are documented here. This may include a summary of all contributions collected as well as recommendations for future action.
