Consultation Launched on Nursery Closure at Hill Top C of E Primary School
February 12, 2026Local education authorities seek views on proposed change to school age range
A consultation has been initiated regarding the potential closure of the nursery provision at Hill Top Church of England Primary School. If the proposal goes ahead, the school’s age range would change from 3–11 years to 4–11 years.
Details of the Proposed Change
Currently, Hill Top C of E Primary School offers nursery education for children aged 3 and above. The consultation concerns the possibility of discontinuing this nursery provision, which would mean the school no longer caters for three-year-olds. Instead, the school would only admit children from the age of four.
Implications of the Nursery Closure
- The school’s age range would be adjusted to 4 to 11 years.
- Children aged three would need to seek early years education elsewhere.
- The change may impact local families who currently rely on the nursery at Hill Top C of E Primary School.
Consultation Process
The consultation allows stakeholders, including parents, carers, and members of the community, to provide their views on the proposed closure. The outcome of the consultation will inform the decision-making process regarding the future of the nursery provision at the school.
Further details about how to participate in the consultation have been made available by the local education authority, encouraging those affected to contribute their opinions during the consultation period.
