Croydon: all primaries to follow secondaries into academy status

From the Croydon Advertiser: http://www.croydonadvertiser.co.uk/19th-primary-school-academy/story-20453335-detail/story.html

'The "outstanding" Fairchildes, in New Addington, has won approval from the Department for Education (DfE) to convert to academy status...



'If it goes ahead it is also looking at bringing the less successful nearby Rowdown school alongside, leaving no council-run primaries in New Addington and Fieldway.

'There are no secondary schools left under Croydon Council's direct control...'

Tim Pollard: Cabinet member for learners and families