Proposal for Sir Thomas Abney Primary School

Overview

Hackney Council is consulting on proposals either to close Sir Thomas Abney Primary School and amalgamate (merge) it with Holmleigh Primary School, by offering all Sir Thomas Abney pupils a place there, or to close it without amalgamating. Under both proposals Sir Thomas Abney would close on 31 August 2025. The proposal to merge with Holmleigh means that the school would also move to the Sir Thomas Abney site permanently. A larger site would be needed to accommodate the children from both schools.

Please read the proposal document for Sir Thomas Abney Primary School for full information about the proposal and before sharing your views.

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The consultation will close on 19 November at 5pm.

The decision about these proposals will be made following consideration of a number of factors, including the results of this survey.

We are also consulting on proposals to close or merge (amalgamate) five other primary schools, including the proposal linked to this consultation on the expansion of Holmleigh Primary School. If you wish to have your say on these proposals, follow this link: Proposed changes to Hackney primary schools

If you have any questions about this proposal, or if you require this document in a different format, please email school.sufficiency@hackney.gov.uk. We will consider your request and get back to you in the next five working days. 

What happens next

The results of the consultation will be considered by Hackney Cabinet in January 2025. At this time, a decision will be made whether to publish a statutory notice for the closure of Sir Thomas Abney or a merger of Holmleigh and Sir Thomas Abney primary schools.