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PROPOSED NEW PRIMARY SCHOOL AT DOWDS FARM, HEDGE END

1.      Notice is hereby given, in accordance with section 28 of the School Standards and Framework Act 1998, that Hampshire County Council, being the Local Education Authority, intends to establish a new community primary school, to cater for 210 boys and girls, irrespective of ability, aged 4 - 11, at Dowds Farm, Hedge End, in the Borough of Eastleigh, with effect from 1 September 2007.

2.      In order to achieve this intention it is proposed that a new community primary school will be built within the housing development at Dowds Farm. The Local Education Authority will be the admission authority for the school. Pupils will be admitted to the school in accordance with the arrangements that are published each year prior to the date on which applications for admission must be made. In the school year 2007/08, and subsequent school years, the school will admit 30 pupils at the age of 4+. Transport to the school will be provided for pupils who qualify in accordance with the Local Education Authority's published policy.

3.      The new primary school will deliver community cohesion by providing facilities and shared opportunities for families living in the new development.

4.       Any person may object to, or comment on, these proposals within the period of six weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Objections or comments should be in writing and addressed to Ian Lawson, Strategic Planning Unit, Education Department, Hampshire County Council, The Castle, Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8UG to arrive no later than 5 pm on 20 May 2005. Any objections or comments received, and not subsequently withdrawn in writing, together with the Local Education Authority's observations on them, will be submitted to the School Organisation Committee for Hampshire within one month after the closing date for representations.

Dated: 8 April 2005

Peter C B Robertson Chief Executive