St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School to close

Cheshire East Council and the Diocese of Shrewsbury are consulting on the closure of St Gregory’s Catholic Primary School in Bollington.

The school caters for ages 4-11 with an admission number of 15 pupils per year group and an overall capacity for 105 but here has been a decline in pupil numbers over the past five years (2019-2023) with only one child being admitted to Reception 2023.

Based on the most recent pupil census, October 2023, there are six pupils currently on roll which means the school has 94% surplus places. 

St Gregory’s received an Ofsted ‘Inadequate’ judgement following a S5 Inspection in February 2022 this resulted in the school being subject to an Academy Order. A sponsored academy solution from suitable Diocesan Academy Trusts was sought. This solution has not been secured as consulted Trusts have assessed the school as unviable in the longer term.

Cheshire East Council has considered options available and is intending that closure of the school will take place by 31 December 2023.

• Consultation document (PDF 203KB)

The closing date for the consultation is 26 November 2023, you can feedback your views by:

• Completing the Electronic Survey 
• Completing the Feedback Form (PDF 199KB) and email it to SOCs@cheshireeast.gov.uk