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05.10.2022 - 16:07 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A primary school in Ashton ‘under financial pressure’ with ‘falling pupil numbers’ is set to close despite childrens’ anxiety. Our Lady’s Immaculate Catholic Primary School has been issued a statutory notice of closure by Wigan Council following a cabinet meeting last week. It's the second ordered to close by the council in the space of a few months.
The decision to close came after a period of consultation which saw strong opposition from 234 people with only five in support of closure. A number of current pupils were asked about a potential move and some expressed ‘anxiety’ over ‘not knowing anyone’ in the new school and being ‘bullied’ for being the new kids.
In contrast, some of the 13 children questioned said they would also look forward to making new friends at a new school.
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The school itself was concerned this decision would ‘leave families without a Catholic primary school in the North Ashton community’. “Based on the information provided in the consultation document, there is a shortfall of Catholic places within the Ashton area in all year groups, particularly Year 2 and Year 4,” their statement said.
“The nearest Catholic primary schools would be St Oswald’s Catholic Primary School or St Wilfrid’s Catholic Primary. St Oswald’s is 1.8 miles away from OLI; an eight minute drive but a 35 minute walk.
“St Wilfrid’s is 2 miles away from OLI; a seven minute drive but a 38 minute walk. Both of these options would not therefore be accessible to families without their own cars.
“Therefore we would argue that closing OLI would leave families without a local Catholic primary school.” This concern was shared by the
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