The Designation of Rural Primary Schools (England) Order 2013

Statutory Instruments

2013 No. 2655

Education, England

The Designation of Rural Primary Schools (England) Order 2013

Made

15th October 2013

Coming into force - -

15th October 2013

The Secretary of State for Education makes the following Order in exercise of powers conferred by section 15 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006(1):

Citation and commencement

1.  This Order may be cited as the Designation of Rural Primary Schools (England) Order 2013 and comes into force on 15th October 2013.

Designation of rural primary schools

2.  The schools in a list called “Designated Rural Primary Schools” published on the Department for Education’s website on 14th October 2013 are designated as rural primary schools in England.

Revocation

3.  The Designation of Rural Primary Schools (England) Order 2012(2) is revoked.

Signed on behalf of the Secretary of State

Lesley Jones

Deputy Director

Department for Education

15th October 2013

EXPLANATORY NOTE

(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order designates those primary schools in England which are rural primary schools for the purpose of section 15 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006.

This Order revokes the Designation of Rural Primary Schools (England) Order 2012. Section 15 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 requires that when formulating proposals for the closure of a rural primary school, those proposing the closure must have regard to specific factors. These factors include the likely effect of the discontinuance on the local community and any alternatives to the discontinuance of the school. The decision makers must also consult parents and the district and parish councils.

This order designates rural primary schools by reference to a list of such schools published on the Department for Education’s website: http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/leadership/schoolorganisation/a00192440/the-designation-of-rural-primary-schools-2013

When considering proposals to close primary schools, decision makers should refer to this list. A copy can also be obtained by writing to the Department at the following address:

School Organisation Policy Team, Department for Education, 5^th Floor, 2 St Paul’s Place, 125 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 2FJ.

(1)

2006 c.40, as amended by S.I. 2010/1158

(2)

S.I.2012/1197