List of decisions made: May 2026
Updated 22 June 2026
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List of decisions made in the East Midlands region in May 2026.
Derbyshire
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Bennerley Fields School (URN:146052), Esteem Multi-Academy Trust, Derbyshire, to make the following change: Increase pupil places by 30.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feedback decision to the school or trust.
Project
An application for Esteem North Academy (URN:146057), Esteem Multi-Academy Trust, Derbyshire, to make the following change: to open a satellite site at the Hunloke Centre, Chesterfield and increase pupil capacity by 100.
Representations received
3 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
Approve (originally deferred at the January 2026 Advisory Board).
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feedback decision to the school or trust.
Leicestershire
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Ibstock School (URN:138721), Life Multi-Academy Trust, Leicestershire, to make the following changes: increase the physical capacity from 725 to 900.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feedback decision to the school or trust.
Project
An application for Waltham on the Wolds Church of England Primary School (URN:140913), Rise Multi Academy Trust, Leicestershire, to make the following change: to make an in-year variation to reduce the PAN from 17 to 15.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Decline.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feedback decision to the school or trust.
Project
An application for Viscount Beaumont’s Church of England School (URN:143610), Rise Multi Academy Trust, Leicestershire, to make the following change: to make an in-year variation to reduce the PAN from 16 to 15.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Decline.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feedback decision to the school or trust.
Lincolnshire
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Hartsholme Academy, (URN:146559), Harbour Learning Trust, Lincolnshire, to make the following change: to establish 2 SEND hubs accommodating 20 places.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feedback decision to the school or trust.
Project
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
Approve (originally deferred in April 2026).
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feedback decision to the school or trust.
Nottinghamshire
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Newark Orchard School (URN:152254), Community Inclusive Trust, Nottinghamshire, to make the following change: to open a special school satellite site.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feedback decision to the school or trust.
Project
An application for Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School (URN:139956), Aspire Multi-Academy Trust, Nottinghamshire, to make the following change: to increase the overall capacity of the school from 200 to 240.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feedback decision to the school or trust.
Project
An application for The Holgate Academy (URN:144184), Diverse Academies Trust, Nottinghamshire, to make the following change: to increase capacity for years 7 to 11 by 150 places to 1,350 places.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feedback decision to the school or trust.
West Northamptonshire
Trust changes
Project
An application for Bracken Leas Primary School (URN:144394), West Northamptonshire, to transfer from Hawksmoor Learning Trust (trust then closes) to Orbis Education Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feedback decision to the school or trust.
Project
An application for Marie Weller Primary School (URN:148571), West Northamptonshire, to transfer from Hawksmoor Learning Trust (trust then closes) to Orbis Education Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feedback decision to the school or trust.
Project
An application for Nicholas Hawksmoor Primary School (URN:136480), West Northamptonshire, to transfer from Hawksmoor Learning Trust (trust then closes) to Orbis Education Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feedback decision to the school or trust.
Project
An application for The Radstone Primary School (URN:145903), West Northamptonshire, to transfer from Hawksmoor Learning Trust (trust then closes) to Orbis Education Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feedback decision to the school or trust.
Academy opening approved in principle
List of academies approved to open the following month.
Project
Fairfield Infant and Nursery School.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further action required
Proposed School Opening Date - 01 June 2026. No further action required.