New School opening

Sajid Javid MP welcomes approval of new free school in Cofton Park

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Bromsgrove MP Sajid Javid has welcomed the announcement that families in Bromsgrove will benefit from a new free school that has been approved by the Government.

Austin Park Primary Academy in Cofton Park is among 21 new free schools that will be delivered as part of the programme. It will provide 420 new places for children aged between four and 11 and 52 fulltime nursery places. With the application now confirmed, a proposer group can now begin the task of converting its vision into reality, working with officials throughout the process. Sajid Javid MP said: “I am delighted that families in Bromsgrove district will benefit from the creation of new good quality school places that Austin Park Primary Academy will bring. “Delivering a word-class education system is at the heart of our efforts to level up opportunity across the country, and by ensuring every child gets a good education, we can help them unleash their potential.” Gurinder Singh Josan CBE, chair of the Victoria Academies Trust, said: “This is excellent news for the children, families and community of Cofton Park. “The free school application process is rigorous and demanding and we are proud to have been successful. It is a testament to the hard work of the team behind the bid. “This will be a purpose-built school tailored for the specific needs of the children who we look forward to welcoming over the years to come.” Sharron Philpot, CEO of the trust, said: “We are passionate about ensuring that every child has access to a quality education enabling them to be the best they can be. “By answering the call to provide much needed places in this area, including provision for a Mainstream Autism Base, we believe we can impact on the lives of many more children.”