Botley C of E Primary School in danger of closing down according to Rupert Kyrle!!!

Both of our Children attend Botley C of E Primary School, and we think it's a fantastic School, and so do our Kids! Interestingly Liberal Democrat Councillor Rupert Kyrle believes that the numbers are dropping and that it's in danger of closing down, according to the letter he has distributed to local residents.

This week we received a letter from the Headteacher in response to worried Parents, it was all sparked off due to the Massive Housing plans for Borley Green and the proposed Botley by-pass. Rupert Kyrle has made claims that the numbers at the School are in decline and that the School is in danger of closing! The letter our Daughter brought home from School states that in fact the numbers are rising, 253 last year and 279 this year, plus the School is turning people away and they have a waiting list, there is NO threat of closure and if anything the School needs to expand.

The Headteacher goes on to say that she is dismayed that at no point was the School contacted to verify the claims, which seem to have been made for a very political purpose!