Decisions made: May 2026
Updated 30 June 2026
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This is a list of decisions taken in May 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 Bath and North East Somerset.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Decision delayed and taken in June decisions. June decisions with be published July 31st.
Conflicts of interest
None
Further actions required
Delivery officer to inform 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
Decision delayed and taken in June decisions. June decisions with be published July 31st.
Conflicts of interest
None
Further actions required: Delivery officer to inform 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
Decision delayed and taken in June decisions. June decisions with be published July 31st.
Conflicts of interest
None
Further actions required
Delivery officer to inform the schools, trust and Diocese (where relevant).
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
Decision delayed and taken in June decisions. June decisions with be published July 31st.
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
Decision delayed and taken in June decisions. June decisions with be published July 31st.
Conflicts of interest
None
Further actions required
Delivery officer to inform 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
Decision delayed and taken in June decisions. June decisions with be published July 31st.
Conflicts of interest
None
Further actions required
Delivery officer to inform 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
Decision delayed and taken in June decisions. June decisions with be published July 31st.
Conflicts of interest
None
Further actions required
Delivery officer to inform 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
Decision delayed and taken in June decisions. June decisions with be published July 31st.
Conflicts of interest
None
Further actions required
Delivery officer to inform the schools, trust and Diocese (where relevant).
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for St Andrew’s Church Junior School (URN 150953), The Priory Learning Trust, Somerset to make the following change:
- add a 12 place SEN resource base
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve
Conflicts of interest
None
Further actions required
Delivery officer to inform the schools, trust and Diocese (where relevant).
Swindon
Trust changes
Project
A proposal for the following nine 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
Decision delayed and taken in June decisions. June decisions with be published July 31st.
Conflicts of interest
None
Further actions required
Delivery officer to inform 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
Decision delayed and taken in June decisions. June decisions with be published July 31st.
Conflicts of interest
None
Further actions required
Delivery officer to inform the schools, trust and Diocese (where relevant).
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Brimble Hill Special School (URN 143013) and Uplands School (URN 143014), Brunel Academies Trust, Swindon, to make the following change:
- merger of Brimble Hill Special School and Uplands School
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve
Conflicts of interest
None
Further actions required
Delivery officer to inform the schools, trust and Diocese (where relevant).
Project
An application for Red Oaks Primary School (URN 146150), The Park Academies, Swindon, to make the following change:
- to close 2 special resource provisions and open a 36 place SEN unit on the Red Oaks site instead.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve
Conflicts of interest
None
Further actions required
Delivery officer to inform the schools, trust and Diocese (where relevant).
Torbay
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Combe Pafford School (139540), Torbay (Combe Pafford School SAT), to make the following change:
- change in type of SEN provision from moderate learning difficulties to autistic spectrum condition
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve with conditions – approved January 2026
Conditions
- sharing the ERG report, along with any post‑review action plan arising.
- updating the Articles of Association to the most recent version (2021 model).
Conflicts of interest
None
Further actions required
Delivery officer to inform the schools, trust and Diocese (where relevant).
Wiltshire
Significant changes to an open academy
Project
An application for Noremarsh Junior School (URN 146421), Ascend Learning Trust, Wiltshire to add a SEN resource base.
Representations received
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve
Conflicts of interest
None
Further actions required
Delivery officer to inform the schools, trust and Diocese (where relevant).
Project
An application for Kingsbury Green Academy (URN 137650), Ascend Learning Trust, Wiltshire to add a SEN resource base.
Representations received:
No representations were made for this project.
Decision
Approve
Conflicts of interest
None
Further actions required
Delivery officer to inform the schools, trust and Diocese (where relevant).
Academy opening approved in principle
List of academies approved to open the following month
None
Projects published as decisions to be taken, but removed before a decision was taken
None