Torpoint and Carbeile primary school merger proposal
The council has proposed closing Torpoint Nursery and Infant School and creating a new primary school at the Carbeile site because fewer children are living in the area.
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Description
The Portfolio Holder for Children, Families and Schools introduced a proposal to close Torpoint Nursery and Infant School on 31 August 2027 and establish a new primary school on the Carbeile site, following declining pupil numbers in the area.
From the minutes
The officer further clarified that the decision sought approval of the proposal in principle, subject to planning consent and the completion of necessary infrastructure works.
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