List of decisions made: April 2026
Updated 29 May 2026
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This is a list of decisions made by the East of England region in April 2026.
Cambridgeshire
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Spaldwick Primary School (URN: 148983), Cam Academy Trust, Cambridge, to add an ERB provision for children with autism.
Representations received
Not applicable.
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 Burrough Green CofE Primary Academy (URN: 150756), ACT Multi Academy Trust, Cambridge, to add a 10 place ERB for pupils with autism and EHCP.
Representations received
Not applicable.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Essex
Trust changes
Project
An application for Ramsden Hall Academy (URN: 142612), Essex to transfer from Parallel Learning Trust to SEAX 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.
Converter academy orders
Project
An application for Chipping Hill Primary School (URN: 114827), Essex to convert and become an academy and join Inspires MAT.
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 Mid Essex Co-operative Academy (URN: 143591), Keys Cooperative Academy Trust, Essex, to expand its capacity from 135 to 190 and open a satellite site to accommodate the expansion.
Representations received
Not applicable.
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 Thriftwood School (URN: 137554), SEAX Trust, Essex, to open a satellite site and increase the planned number of pupils in a special academy by more than 20 pupils.
Representations received
Not applicable.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Southend
Trust changes
Project
An application for Sutton House Academy (URN: 142940) and for Victory Park Academy (URN 142938), Southend to transfer from Parallel Learning Trust to Fortis Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve with conditions: - trust to develop AP provision under new governor oversight - trust CEO to attend local local authority education strategy boards
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school or trust.
Suffolk
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
A proposal for Roman Hill Primary School (URN: 145559), Kingfisher Schools Trust, Suffolk, to establish 12 EYFS/KS1 specialist places in a surplus building on the school site, with capacity for an additional 12 KS2 places.
Representations received
Not applicable.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to school or trust.
Trust changes
Project
An application for Great Barton Church of England Primary Academy (URN: 142547), Rattlesden Church of England Primary Academy (URN: 142554) and Thurston Church of England Primary Academy (URN: 142562), Suffolk to transfer from Thedwastre Education Trust to The Tilian Partnership.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve with conditions:
- transfer agreement is completed
- the agreements in the MoU are followed
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery Officer to ensure conditions are met.
Feed back decision to school or trust.
Trust changes
Project
An application for Woolpit Primary Academy (URN: 142566), Suffolk to transfer from Thedwastre Education Trust to Eastern Education Group Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve with conditions:
- transfer agreement is completed
- the agreements in the MoU are followed
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to ensure conditions are met.
Feed back decision to school or trust.