List of decisions made: April 2026
Updated 29 May 2026
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List of decisions made in the East Midlands region in April 2026.
Derby
Sponsored academy orders
Project
1A - A proposal for Transform Trust to sponsor Wren Park Primary School (URN:112758), Derby.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Saint Benedict, A Catholic Voluntary Academy (URN:138622), St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, Derby, to make the following change: to remove the Enhanced Resource Base (ERB), effective from 31 August 2026.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Leicester
Converter academy orders
Project
2A - An application from Oaklands School (URN:130353), Leicester, to convert and become an academy and join The Mead Educational Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Trust changes
Project
2B - An application for Falcons Primary School (URN:141011), Leicester, to transfer from Akaal Education Trust to Lionheart Educational Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Lincolnshire
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
3A - An application for St Peter and St Paul, Catholic Voluntary Academy (URN:139623), Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Multi-Academy Trust, Lincolnshire, to make the following change: to permanently close the sixth form provision.
Representations received
2 representations were received for this project.
When received in time, representations are shared in advance with Regions Group decision makers, who consider them before they take a decision.
Decision
Defer.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Trust changes
Project
3B - An application for Nettleham Infant and Nursery School (URN:138639), single-academy trust, Lincolnshire, to transfer to Aspire Schools Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Project
3C - An application for Bourne Abbey Church of England Primary Academy (URN:136354), Lincolnshire, to transfer from Abbey Academies Trust to Infinity Academies Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Project
3D - An application for Bourne Elsea Park Church of England Primary Academy (URN:140214), Lincolnshire, to transfer from Abbey Academies Trust to Infinity Academies Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Project
3E - An application for Colsterworth Church of England Primary School (URN:146279), Lincolnshire, to transfer from Abbey Academies Trust to Infinity Academies Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
North Northamptonshire
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Sir Christopher Hatton Academy (URN:137912), Hatton Academies Trust, North Northamptonshire, to make the following change: to increase capacity from 1440 to 1590, by increasing the PAN from 240 to 270 in year 7.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Project
An application for Rothwell Junior School (URN:152318), INMAT, North Northamptonshire, to make the following change: to retrospectively increase capacity at the school from 448 to 480 pupils.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Project
An application for Loatlands Primary School (URN:140059), Symphony Learning Trust, North Northamptonshire, to make the following change: to retrospectively increase capacity at the school from 210 to 420 pupils.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
West Northamptonshire
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Elizabeth Woodville School (URN:143421), Tove Learning Trust, West Northamptonshire, to make the following change: De‑amalgamation of School and Associated Admissions Arrangements Variation.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Academy opening approved in principle
List of academies approved to open the following month.
Project
Harpur Hill Primary School.
Conflicts
None.
Further action required
Proposed school opening date 1 May 2026. No further action required.
Project
Ridgeway Primary School
Conflicts
None.
Further action required
Proposed school opening date, 1 May 2026. No further action required.