Cut being considered to number of children being admitted to Horsham school

West Sussex County Council is proposing to reduce admission numbers to Trafalgar Community Infant School from 90 to 60 with effect from September 2026.

In a statement the council says: “West Sussex County Council has a statutory duty to provide sufficient school places for all children but also take action to reduce places where there are too many."

It says that Trafalgar Infant School has considered projected pupil numbers and has approached the county council with plans to reduce admissions.

The council adds: “Indications from demographic data suggest that there will be a surplus of places across the area that the school currently serves.

“Reducing the number of surplus places will help all schools come closer to achieving full classes and therefore reduce their financial risks, ensuring that they have the resources they require to meet the needs of their children.”

A formal consultation is now taking place until January 10 2025. Following analysis of comments received, a final decision will be made by Claire Hayes, assistant director of education and skills, children, young people and learning.

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Anyone who wants to comment can email West Sussex County Council’s school consultation team at [email protected]

Trafalgar Infant School, in Victory Road, Horsham, has close links with Greenway Junior School and most of Trafalgar’s pupils move in Year Three to Greenway.