King George Avenue, Proposal To Close A Primary School

NEWHAM LONDON

Statutory Notice Proposal To Discontinue Calverton Primary School King George Avenue, London, E16 3ET. DFE No. 316/2089

Notice is hereby given, in accordance with Section 15 (1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 (as amended by the Education Act 2011) and the School Organisation (Establishment and Discontinuance of Schools) Regulations 2013, that the London Borough of Newham is proposing to close Calverton Primary School with effect from 31st August 2026.

The reason for this proposal is that there has been a significant reduction of pupils joining Calverton Primary School, with total on roll numbers dropping to 207 at the May 2025 census against the current 420 PAN capacity.

This high vacancy rate means that the school has become financially unviable. With no projected increase in numbers due to falling rolls across the primary phase in Newham and a growing budget deficit; the school will not be able to sustain the financial, educational and wellbeing responsibilities to their children and families and staff.

The Council's Cabinet will meet after the end of the representation period to take the final decision on whether to discontinue Calverton Primary School.

Should the decision to discontinue the school be agreed, all children attending Calverton Primary School will be offered a place in local schools for September 2026.

Within four weeks from the date of publication of this proposal, any person may object to or make comments on the proposal either by emailing: Schoolplaceplanning@newham.gov.uk, or writing to: Education Access and Sufficiency Children and Young People Service 2nd Floor, Newham Dockside, 1000 Dockside Road, London, E16 2QU.

The closing date for receipt of responses to the representation period is 22nd October 2025 at 5:00pm. The Council's Cabinet will meet within two months after the end of the representation period; to take the final decision on whether to discontinue Calverton Primary School.

This Notice is an extract from the complete proposal. A copy of the complete proposal can be viewed at:

https://www.newham.gov.uk/schools-education/education-consultations/2.

If you require a paper copy of this, please contact us via email at: schoolplaceplanning@newham.gov.uk

Peter Gibb Assistant Director,

Education Access and Sufficiency

Publication date: 24th September 2025