Decisions made: June 2026
Updated 31 July 2026
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This is a list of decisions taken in June 2026.
Bath and North East Somerset
Establishing a new academy through the free school presumption route
Project
A proposal for a sponsor for a new presumption special free school, Charlton House, for pupils aged 11 to 18 years with autism and complex needs in Bath and North East Somerset.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Trust changes
Project
A proposal for the following 11 academies from Authentic Education Group Limited, to transfer to United Learning Trust:
- Bayside Academy (URN: 145496), Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Elm Academy (URN: 138990), Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- King’s Park Academy (URN: 141671), Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Kinson Academy (URN: 146796), Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Leaf Studio (URN: 138385), Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Longspee Academy (URN: 140067), Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Manorside Academy (URN: 141745), Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Oak Academy (URN: 139037), Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Queen’s Park Academy (URN: 138860), Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- St Aldhelm’s Academy (URN: 136206), Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Tregonwell Academy (URN: 137998), Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Representations received
Eleven representations were received for this project.
When received in time, representations are shared in advance with RG decision makers, who consider them before they take a decision.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Pokesdown Community Primary School (URN: 139453), Pokesdown Community Primary School (SAT) Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, to make the following change:
- adding a resource base for 16 pupils with autism spectrum disorder
Representations received
Not applicable.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Project
An application for Muscliff Primary School (URN: 142436), Muscliff Primary School (SAT) Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, to make the following change:
- adding a resource base for 16 pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs
Representations received
Not applicable.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Project
An application for Stanley Green Infant Academy (URN: 140521), STARS Trust, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, to make the following change:
- reduction in physical capacity, to provide for a local authority-maintained school to create a SEN unit onsite
Representations received
Not applicable.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Cornwall
Trust changes
Project
A proposal for Archbishop Benson Church of England Primary School (URN: 137258), Cornwall, to transfer from Archbishop Benson Church of England Primary School (SAT) to Aspire Academy Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for St Tudy CofE Primary School (URN: 139092), St Barnabas Church of England Multi Academy Trust, Cornwall, to make the following change:
- establishing a satellite site to provide nursery provision.
Representations received
Not applicable.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Devon
Converter academy orders
Project
An application from Rackenford Church of England Primary School (URN: 113495), Devon, to convert and become an academy and join TEAM Multi–Academy Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Defer.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Feed back the decision to the school, trust and diocese (where applicable) detailing the further information required and the rationale for the decision.
Trust changes
Project
A proposal for Clyst Vale Community College (URN: 136638), Devon, to transfer from Clyst Vale Academy Trust (SAT) to Blackdown Education Partnership.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
Applications for Mill Water School (URN: 151329), Special Partnership Trust, Devon, to make the following changes:
- change of age range – from 3 to 19, to 3 to 16 – removing the sixth form provision
- adding a satellite site
- increase of planned pupil places from 100 to 130
Representations received
One representation was received for this project.
When received in time, representations are shared in advance with RG decision makers, who consider them before they take a decision.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Dorset
Trust changes
Project
A proposal for the Wey Valley Academy (URN: 147291), Dorset, from Authentic Education Group Limited to transfer to United Learning Trust.
Representations received
Eleven representations were received for this project.
When received in time, representations are shared in advance with RG decision makers, who consider them before they take a decision.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to inform the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Gloucestershire
Trust changes
Project
A proposal for the following 4 academies from Cotswold Beacon Academy Trust to transfer to LIFT Schools:
- Berkeley Primary School (URN: 143207), Gloucestershire
- Callowell Primary School (URN: 150052), Gloucestershire
- Cam Woodfield Junior School (URN: 145729), Gloucestershire
- Marling School (URN: 137123), Gloucestershire
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Project
An application for Gotherington Primary School (URN: 137207), Gloucestershire, to transfer from Gotherington Primary School (SAT) to Primary Quest Multi-Academy Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Converter academy orders
Project
An application from Hillview Primary School (115494), Gloucestershire, to convert and become an academy and join LIFT Schools.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Somerset
Converter academy orders
Project
An application from Cannington Church of England Primary School (123786), Somerset, to convert and become an academy and join The Bath and Wells Diocesan Academies Trust.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve with conditions.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant) setting out the conditions.
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Avishayes Community Primary School (URN: 137174), Avishayes Primary School and Early Years Centre, Somerset, to make the following change:
- to add an 8-place SEN unit
Representations received
Not applicable.
Decision
Approve with conditions.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant) setting out the conditions.
Project
An application for Lyngford Park Primary School (URN: 148001), Richard Huish Trust, Somerset, to make the following change:
- adding a SEN unit
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Project
Applications for Selworthy Special School (URN: 146698), The Oak Partnership Trust, Somerset and Court Fields School (URN: 140416), Blackdown Education Partnership, Somerset, to make the following change:
- to close The Cove as a satellite of Selworthy Special School and to open it as an SEN unit of Court Fields School
Representations received
Not applicable.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
South Gloucestershire
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Lyde Green Primary School (URN: 141513), Castle School Education Trust, South Gloucestershire, to make the following changes:
- change of designation for the resource base from autism spectrum disorder and severe learning difficulty to focus on speech, language and communication needs and moderate learning difficulties
- increase the number of places from 16 to 20
- extend the age range – from 4 to 7, to 4 to 11
Representations received
Not applicable.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Swindon
Trust changes
Project
A proposal for the following 9 academies from Grove Learning Trust to transfer to The White Horse Federation:
- Eastrop Infant School (URN: 137365), Swindon
- Haydonleigh Primary School (URN: 151130), Swindon
- Millbrook Primary School (URN: 140284), Swindon
- Oakhurst Community Primary School (URN: 149880), Swindon
- Peatmoor Community Primary School (URN: 140289), Swindon
- Shaw Ridge Primary School (URN: 140291), Swindon
- Southfield Junior School (URN: 137460), Swindon
- Wroughton Infant School (URN: 148884), Swindon
- Wroughton Junior School (URN: 148885), Swindon
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Project
A proposal for Goddard Park Community Primary School (URN: 136293), Swindon, to transfer from Goddard Park Community Primary School Academy Trust (SAT) to The White Horse Federation.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve.
Conflicts of interest
None.
Further actions required
Delivery officer to feed back the decision to the schools, trust and diocese (where relevant).
Academy opening approved in principle
List of academies approved to open in July 2026.
This is a list of schools expected to open on the first of the month following the date of this planned meeting. They must have been given agreement in principle to open.
Project
Willow Park CofE Primary School (The Leaf Trust).
Conflicts
None.
Further actions required
No action required.
List of projects listed on the published decisions to be taken, but were removed before a decision was taken
None.