Devon Schools Consultation: Mill Water School

The Governing Body of Mill Water School is consulting on a proposal to close its Post 16 provision for new entrants in July 2023/24 and increase pupil numbers in the lower age range.

If approved, there would be no new entrants to the Post 16 cohort. All current Post 16 pupils would remain at Mill Water to complete their Post 16 education. As there will only be 2 remaining pupils in Post 16 provision in September 2023, it would close completely in July 2025. Mill Water School would then become a school for pupils aged 3 – 16 years.

The Governing Body is also consulting on a proposal to increase pupil numbers in the lower age range (ages 3 – 16). If approved, this increase would take effect from September 2023 and the number of registered pupil places would increase from 100 to 112. No capital funding or planning consent is required to enable an increase in places. Revenue funding is in place to support any potential increase in pupil numbers.

Full details are contained within the Consultation Document and individuals can respond to the consultation by emailing the school: [email protected] or by writing to: Paul Charlton, Chair Of Governors, Mill Water School, Bicton, East Budleigh, Devon EX9 7BJ by the closing date of 31 March 2023.

Please note that all responses will be properly considered by the Governing Body and Devon County Council, but no individual responses to any specific points raised will be sent.