LL16: education
Policy Intent:
This policy idea responds to the concern of the Steering Group as to the repercussions of the proposed move from a 3-tier education system in the town to 2-tier, including the subsequent use of any school buildings which may be considered redundant should as a result of such changes.
Whilst the transition to two-tier is not currently taking place within Leighton Linslade and is yet to undergo formal viability and feasibility, this policy would seek to safeguard land and/or buildings which are currently used for educational purposes to be retained as such in the future. It would also support the expansion or extension of such facilities where they enhance the educational offering and viability of the location, where this is likely to be required, responding to the growth of the town as well as the restructuring of the tiers.
Should, as a result of any subsequent restructuring, an educational setting is no longer required, the policy would also support repurposing of the facility for alternative community uses, including the retention of any playing field provision on site. The following schools have been identified:
- Southcott Lower School
- Linslade Lower School
- Linslade Middle School (music room)
- Cedars Upper School
- Vandyke Upper School
- Brooklands Middle School
- Leighton Middle School
- Pulford Lower School
- Leedon Lower School
- Beaudesert Lower School
- Greenleas Lower School
- Mary Basset Lower School
- Rushmere Park Academy
- Gilbert Inglefield Academy
- Clipstone Brook Lower
- Dovery Academy
- Oak Bank School.
- Greenleas School
- Central Beds College
- Heathwood Lower School
Map of Education Sites
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