Decision details

The Gravesham section of the Kent Commissioning Plan for Education Provision 2013-18 has identified a need for up 53 additional Reception Year places within the planning area of Gravesham North for 2016.

The expansion of Chantry Community Academy, will help to address these pressures and adheres to the principles of our Commissioning Plan as it increases capacity at an outstanding, popular school. 

Financial Implications:

It is proposed to enlarge Chantry Community Academy by 30 places taking the PAN to 60 (2FE) for the September 2014 intake and eventually a total capacity of 420 places.

a.        Capital - The enlargement of the school requires the provision of 7 existing classrooms, as well as ancillary facilities.  A feasibility study has been completed. The total cost is to the Basic Need Budget is nil.  There is a small cost of £6,000 per classroom for refreshment and refurbishment.  The costs of the project are estimates and these may increase as the project is developed.  If the cost of the project is greater than 10% the Cabinet Member will be required to take a further decision to allocate the additional funding.

b.        Revenue - The school will receive increased funding through the Delegated Budget on a 'per pupil' basis.

c.        Human - Chantry Community Academy will appoint additional teachers, as the school size increases and the need arises.