Facing axe, primary with just 38 pupils
A VILLAGE primary school with just 38 pupils is set to close despite huge opposition from families.
Ripley CofE Primary School, Surrey, was placed in special measures last May by Ofsted and ordered to become an academy.
However, no trusts were willing to take on the small, failing school and Surrey
County Council has proposed it should close this summer.
Kelly Brown, who has two sons at the school, is among parents campaigning to keep it open. ‘This isn’t just any old school,’ she said. ‘It’s a family. They haven’t taken into consideration the children at all.’
A final decision is expected on Monday.