Object

Representation ID: 11463

Received: 17/03/2021

Respondent: Mr Robert Felstead

Education.
This is another area where there is a growing issue that is exacerbated by planned housing developments in Burley and throughout Wharfedale. Ilkley Grammar School is the only secondary school which serves Burley in Wharfedale.

Ilkley Grammar is close to, or at capacity, even before additional housing delivery. The implications of more housing are ‘somewhat obvious’ and will, without doubt, include an increasing head count at Ilkley Grammar - which is evident from the district’s demographic.

I understand that schools across the border in the Leeds District are closing their doors to admissions from the Bradford District. This is largely due to increasing housing numbers across district borders.

The Council need to adopt an AGILE approach to planning and execution, an approach which is currently absent from policy. Where are the required secondary school places in Wharfedale? The Sun Lane development will inevitably see the catchment area significantly reduced.