Councillor Sam Smith says: 'Families move into Rushcliffe to get to good schools, so inward migration from across the county is also a factor that adds to the demand for school places'
A Nottinghamshire councillor has said the demand for school places in one of the county's boroughs is being met, despite its popularity. Councillor Sam Smith, cabinet nember for education and SEND, explained that the demand for school places in Rushcliffe can be greater than across other boroughs due to an increase in houses being built, as well as families moving to the borough from across the county "to get to good schools".
This comes as figures from the county council revealed that Rushcliffe was the borough where the lowest percentage of pupils was offered one of their preferences for the September 2024 admissions. This stands at 97.2 per cent, compared to a county average of 98 per cent. To meet the demand, Cllr Smith explained that the council monitors projections on a five-year basis, which look at factors such as birth rates and house building. The council also works with academy trusts and local authorities to increase the number of school places available "where possible".
About £2.6 million was spent on the extension of the South Nottinghamshire Academy in Radcliffe on Trent, creating 150 more places. Rushcliffe Spencer Academy in West Bridgford has also received £27 million which will deliver an additional 450 secondary places and 110 sixth form places. He said: "Not renewing permission for the mobile classrooms would lead to a deficit of places in Lady Bay. We wouldn't want to do that.
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