List of decisions made: April 2026
Updated 29 May 2026
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This is a list of decisions made in April 2026.
Worcestershire
Trust changes
Project
The Lyppard Grange Primary School, 144580, Worcestershire, to transfer from The Villages’ Multi-Academy Trust to Avonreach Academy Trust.
- Representations received: no representations were made for this project.
- Decision: approve.
Project
Nunnery Wood Primary School, 145836, Worcestershire, to transfer from The Villages’ Multi-Academy Trust to Avonreach Academy Trust.
- Representations received: no representations were made for this project.
- Decision: approve.
Herefordshire
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
The Brookfield School, 149855, Mercian Educational Trust, Herefordshire, to make the following change: Change of age range - to alter the range to 5 to 16.
- Representations received: no representations were made for this project.
- Decision: approve with conditions.
Warwickshire
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
Henry Hinde Infant School, 137989, Transforming Lives Educational Trust, Warwickshire, to make the following change: To voluntarily merge Henry Hinde Infant School and Henry Hinde Junior School to create a primary provision.
Henry Hinde Junior School, 140372, Transforming Lives Educational Trust, Warwickshire, to make the following change: To voluntarily merge Henry Hinde Infant School and Henry Hinde Junior School to create a primary provision.
- Representations received: no representations were made for this project.
- Decision: approve.
Project
Ash Green School, 137781, Creative Education Trust, Warwickshire, to make the following change: To remove the sixth form provision at Ash Green School with effect from 1 September 2026, resulting in an age range change from 11 to 18 to 11 to 16.
- Representations received: no representations were made for this project.
- Decision: approve.
Project
Ryton-on-Dunsmore Provost Williams CofE Academy, 149518, The Diocese of Coventry Multi Academy Trust, Warwickshire, to make the following change: Adding 8 place SRP to open an 8-place specialist resource provision for children with SEMH needs.
- Representations received: no representations were made for this project.
- Decision: approve.
Dudley
Trust changes
Project
Church of the Ascension CofE Primary School, 148864, Dudley, to transfer from Elements Diocesan Learning Trust to The Diocese of Worcester Multi-Academy Trust.
- Representations received: no representations were made for this project.
- Decision: approve.
Project
Christ Church CofE Primary School, 148865, Dudley, to transfer from Elements Diocesan Learning Trust to The Diocese of Worcester Multi-Academy Trust.
- Representations received: no representations were made for this project.
- Decision: approve.
Project
St Mary’s CofE Primary School, 148937, Dudley, to transfer from Elements Diocesan Learning Trust to The Diocese of Worcester Multi-Academy Trust.
- Representations received: no representations were made for this project.
- Decision: approve.
Project
Pedmore CE Primary School, 148938, Dudley, to transfer from Elements Diocesan Learning Trust to The Diocese of Worcester Multi-Academy Trust.
- Representations received: no representations were made for this project.
- Decision: approve.
Project
Jesson’s Church of England Primary School, 150955, Dudley, to transfer from Elements Diocesan Learning Trust to The Diocese of Worcester Multi-Academy Trust.
- Representations received: no representations were made for this project.
- Decision: approve.