Essex school with 40% surplus places seeks academy status

http://www.theenquirer.co.uk/read.aspx?id=13472

Essex school with 793 pupils to close due to 40% surplus places - unless academy status granted.


From Essex Enquirer:
"The future of the school now depends on two options- become an Academy or appeal to the independent schools adjudicator whose decision is final. Following the Cabinet meeting assistant headteacher of The Deanes School Desi McKeown told the Enquirer: “We’re absolutely not surprised whatsoever. They did not do a thorough investigation.” Last week, representatives from the Government’s academy department visited the school to decide if it can become an academy. A decision is expected shortly. Mr McKeown added he felt the academy meeting went well."