The location for two additional temporary primary classrooms to be available in September 2011 was published by Kingston Council in October 2010.
In response to the high demand for primary school places, Kingston Council will provide an additional 255 Reception places for September 2011.
The Local Authority has already published the names of seven schools that will be expanded permanently to provide an additional 195 places.
Two additional temporary classes will provide a further 60 places at Maple Infant School, Surbiton and Tolworth Infant and Nursery School.
These additions bring the total number of additional places in the Royal Borough to 255.
| Schools to be expanded permanently | Number of Places |
|---|---|
| Alexandra Infant/ St Paul's Church of England Junior | 30 places |
| Burlington Infant and Burlington Junior | 30 places |
| Ellingham Primary | 30 places |
| Fern Hill Primary | 30 places |
| Grand Avenue Primary | 30 places |
| Latchmere School | 30 places |
| St Matthew's Church of England Primary | 15 places |
| Total additional places | 195 places |
| Schools with temporary classrooms | Number of Places |
|---|---|
| Maple Infant School | 30 places |
| Tolworth Infant and Nursery School | 30 places |
| Total Additional Places | 60 Places |
When children at Maple Infant School and Tolworth Infant & Nursery School apply to transfer into Year 3 in September 2014, they will be able to apply for places at the paired junior schools and at the new primary school on Surbiton hospital site.
Children applying from these infant schools will be given additional priority for admission to the new school.