List of decisions made: August 2026
Updated 30 September 2026
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This is a list of decisions made in August 2026.
Essex
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application to expand The Hawthorns Academy (URN 149335), SEAX Trust, Essex, from 70 to 90 places in addition to opening a satellite site.
Representations received
Not applicable.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school and trust.
Hertfordshire
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for the Sele School (URN 138484), Sele School Academy Trust, Hertfordshire, to close sixth form provision from September 2026.
Representations received
Not applicable.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school and trust.
Luton
Converter academy orders
Project
An application for Warden Hill Junior School (URN 109562), Luton, to convert to an academy and join Pioneer Learning 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 and trust.
Norfolk
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for The Thetford Academy (URN 136204), Inspiration Trust, Norfolk to add a specialist resource base for up to 10 pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs.
Representations received
Not applicable.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school and trust.
Suffolk
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Ormiston Endeavour Academy (URN 137674), Ormiston Academies Trust, Suffolk to increase its maximum capacity from 900 to 1200 pupils, creating an additional 300 places.
Representations received
Not applicable.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school and trust.
Southend
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Southend High School for Boys (URN 136443), Southend High School for Boys Academy Trust, Southend to increase their capacity.
This is a retrospective significant change based on a cumulative increase in capacity.
Representations received
Not applicable.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back decision to the school and trust.